repaired · 2022 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
1998 Mitsubishi MonteroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-035 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling
9Service brakes, hydraulic
6Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
5Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Visibility
4Vehicle speed control
3Seat belts
1810 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| 10 other systems | 18 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1998 Mitsubishi Montero recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAK RESULTING IN DETERIORATED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP.
no report yet
Unknown or other
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT OF THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other Montero year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Montero median. How we score
'84'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR FOLDING SEAT DISENGAGEMENTLed to recall 98V-205
In owners' words
What Montero owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATES HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF "CLICKING" NOISE. DEALER FINALLY DETERMINED THAT VHEICLE HAD A BROKEN LEAF SPRING WHICH COULD CAUSE TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL, WHILE TURNING AND FLIP OVER.*JB
WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER SAID CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE TIE ROD/BALL JOINT, AND CONTROL ARM WHICH SEEMED TO HAVE WORN OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT CONSUMER WOULD HEAR NOISE FOR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE AT PURCHASE, A SLIGHT CHURP WAS NOTICED, FRONT RIGHT. IT WAS CHECKED, BUT NOT CORRECTED. AFTERWARDS, NOISE INCREASED STEADILY. A FRONT RIGHT BRAKE WAS FIXED, BUT CONTINUED TO…
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