1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport problems
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors using the Pajero nameplate since 1996 that has spanned over three generations and based on the Triton pickup truck. Mitsubishi has formerly used the Mitsubishi Challenger (Japanese: 三菱・チャレンジャー, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Charenjā) name in Japan and some international markets, but since the third generation, the Pajero Sport/Montero Sport/Shogun Sport was the name used instead.
First generation (K80/K90/PA/PA II; 1996)
For the SUV sold alongside the first generation Montero Sport in Latin American markets, see Mitsubishi Montero Outlander.
Production began in Japan in 1996, and was available for most export markets by 1997, where it was variously known as the Challenger, Pajero Sport in Europe, Montero Sport in North America, South America, Spain and the Philippines, Nativa in parts of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom, and Strada G-Wagon in Thailand. Based on the Strada pickup truck of the same vintage, sharing many components and some body panels (i.e. front doors), the first-generation Pajero Sport was also built on the second-generation Pajero wheelbase, and served as a smaller model to the larger Pajero.
Like the Pajero, it featured independent front suspension with torsion bars and a live rear axle. In addition to numerous facelifts over the years, there was a major suspension change from rear leaf to coil springs in late 2000. As its popularity increased, local assembly for foreign markets was introduced in China in 2003, and Brazil in 2006. Sales were discontinued in Japan in 2003. In the United States, where it was superseded by the Endeavor, sales ended in 2004. In Canada the Montero Sport continued to be sold alongside the Endeavor until 2008. Sales in central and western Europe ended in 2008, with the introduction of the second generation Pajero/Montero Sport. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
The 3-litre V6 is the most commonly used engine; it produces 175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS) at 5,000 rpm. The North American market received petrol V6 engines during all years of production while a petrol 2.4-litre engine was offered on base models from 1997 through 1999 in the United States and for additional years in Canada. Markets outside of North America also had a variety of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines to choose between.
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Common 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport problems
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1998 has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
Another common problem with the 2001 Montero is the transmission not shifting properly, which costs an average of $2,400 to fix and occurs at an average mileage of 119,000 mi.
The 2001 Montero also has a problem with the ABS light staying on, which costs an average of $2,300 to fix and occurs at an average mileage of 120,000 mi.
In addition to these issues, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1998 has been known to have problems with the four-wheel-drive system, the O2 sensors, the valve stem seals, and the gauges
. The four-wheel-drive system is controlled electronically, and the switches in the actuator can go bad, causing the flashing four-wheel-drive lights and shifting issues with the transfer case
. The O2 sensors can go bad, causing catalytic converter failure, which can be expensive to fix
. The valve stem seals can wear out, causing the engine to burn oil, and the gauges can malfunction, causing issues with the fuel gauge and the temperature gauge
In summary, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1998 has several common problems, including rattling, transmission issues, ABS light problems, four-wheel-drive system issues, O2 sensor problems, valve stem seal problems, and gauge problems. These issues can be costly to fix and can occur at various mileages.
Are old Mitsubishi Monteros reliable?
According to MotorTrend and various forums, the Montero is overall a reliable SUV. However, there are certain model years that run into problems in their transmissions, braking, and engines, which are always certainly expensive to fix. These are the 2001 to 2002 Montero models.
How much is a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero?
The value of a used 1998 Mitsubishi Montero ranges from $435 to $1,998, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
Is Montero Sport a good car?
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a versatile SUV that excels in usability. It features a subtle design that is found to be appealing by many. Its spacious cabin accommodates both passengers and cargo comfortably, making it a wise choice for long trips.
How much horsepower does a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero have?
200 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Used 1998 Mitsubishi Montero - Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 228 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm |
1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Montero sport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Steering problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport
The NHTSA has received 35 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-31
- VIN: JA4LS31PXWP
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: On Tuesday August 31st I pulled up to Alexandra tire shop to get a tire. I got out of the truck to inquire if the tire that I needed was available. The mechanic informed me that they had the tire I needed. My wife sat in the car on the passenger side as I inquired with the mechanic. Once he informed me that they had the tire, my wife got out of the passenger side to take a seat while the tire was being changed. The mechanic instructed me to get in the truck and pull It forward. I got in on the driver side, crank the truck up , and the airbag exploded, cracking my windshield and my dashboard. Prior to this incident there were no warning indication on my dashboard concerning a default. My wife was put at terrible risk. Had she not exited the truck 2 minutes before the airbag exploded. she would have been injured.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JA4LS31P1WP
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I TURNED MY AC ON AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND MY CAR BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AS WELL AS MY AT LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY RADIO, AC,DOME LIGHT AND MOON ROOF WONT CLOSE I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANTED 400$ JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THAT DOESN'T INCLUDE FIXING IT I TOOK IT TO PEPBOYS AND THEY TOLD ME I COULD OF HAD FIRE WITH A BAD MALFUNCTION. *JS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-04
- VIN: JA4MT41P7WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. SUDDENLY, WITHIN THIRTY SECONDS THE STEERING WHEEL UNSEIZED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT A FAULTY CRANK SHAFT PULLEY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V311001 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-07
- VIN: JA4MT31P1WP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, I-78, AND OTHER HIGHWAYS, THE MITSUBISHI ALTERNATOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND OTHER ELECTRICALLY CONTROL FUNCTIONS. WHAT MAKES THIS NOTABLY IS THAT IT WAS THE 5TH ALTERNATOR THAT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 1-1/2 YEARS. EACH TIME WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS BETWEEN 55 AND 65 MPH THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL AND OPERATION, OCCURRED WITH NARROW ESCAPES FROM SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WHILE NAVIGATING TO SAFETY.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4MT31P1WP
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON ROUTE 632, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY, ENTERED AND STOPPED IN THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 632 & ROUTE 645 IN NEW JERSEY; CAUSING MY SUV TO BROAD SIDED THEIR PICK-UP TRUCK. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. HOWEVER, NEITHER THE MITSUBISHI DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-05
- VIN: JA4MT31P6WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ALONG I-17 NEAR PHOENIX, AZ MERGING ONTO I-10 WEST - WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN I COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. ALL WHILE GOING 65 MPH. IT TOOK EVERY BIT OF MY STRENGTH TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE SAFELY OFF THE HIGHWAY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I HAD IT TOWED TO MARK MITSUBISHI IN AVONDALE, AZ FOR REPAIRS. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS THE "REPAIRS" WERE DONE. THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO THE BOLT - CRANK SHAFT PULLEY - I PAID NEARLY $600 FOR REPAIRS. FOUR AND A HALF WEEKS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED, THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING AN HOUR FROM MY HOME ON 202 IN CHANDLER WHEN I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY, AS SOON AS I GOT ON THE OFF RAMP, I HEARD METAL HIT AND SAW SOMETHING FLY ACROSS THE OFF-RAMP. AGAIN, I HAD MY VEHICLE TO TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR YET ANOTHER REPAIR OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN APRIL 8TH, AGAIN IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY CAN'T FIX IT A THIRD TIME. THEY REFUNDED MY MONEY FROM THE FIRST REPAIR. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE BOLT BACK IN, FOR IT TO COME OUT AGAIN TODAY, APRIL 26TH. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE, THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. NOW I HAVE A TRUCK THAT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT WORK ON IT. I WAS IN TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED AND WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT INJURED AND THAT I DID NOT GET INTO ACCIDENT INJURING ANYONE ELSE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE THAT MITSUBISHI NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED OR PERMANENTLY INJURED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-29
- VIN: JA4LS31P2WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TROUBLE TURNING TO THE RIGHT AND NOTICED VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVING BELTS WERE DISLODGED AND THE CRANKSHAFT BOLT WAS HANGING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 152,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-18
- Crash: 1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I PURCHASED A USED TIRE AT BJ TIRE SHOP IN BRYAN, TX ON JULY 16, 2009. THE TIRE PURCHASED (BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A 265 70R) TURNED OUT TO BE DEFECTIVE WITH THE TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER CAUSING $9000 IN DAMAGES TO MY VEHICLE. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE GOT HURT OR KILLED. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS TIRE SHOP MAYBE SELLING MORE OF THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES AND COULD CAUSE SOMEONE TO BE KILLED OR CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS. HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT MORE OF THESE TIRES ARE NOT BEING SOLD. BJ'S TIRE SHOP BOBBY DURON - OWNER - ANTHONY DURON 1305 SAN JACINTO BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION AND RESOLUTION OF THIS MATTER. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-28
- VIN: JA4MT31P6WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 1998 MITSUBITSHI MONTERO SPORT LS APPROX. 9 MONTHS AGO AND WHILE IT RAN GREAT ABOUT A MONTH AGO I STARTED NOTICING WHEN I WOULD GO TO START IT UP IT WOULD ACT LIKE THE BATTERY WAS GOING DEAD. SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THEN ABOUT 4 DAYS AFTER THAT OUT OF NO WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD START SQUEALING. BUT THAT WOULD ONLY LAST FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. AND STOP UNTIL THE TURN WOULD BE OFF LONG ENOUGH FOR THE ENGINE TO GET COLD. WELL I WAS ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN TO SEE A MEDICAL SPECIALIST FOR MY DAUGHTER'S CONTINUING MEDICAL CONDITION AND THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LUCKILY WE WERE NOT HIT BY ANY OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES. AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, SEEN AND PICKED UP A PULLEY OFF THE GROUND WITH A LONG BOLT STILL INSIDE OF IT, I LATER LEARNED THAT IT WAS A CRANK SHAFT PULLEY WHICH HAD CAUSED ME TO THROW THE TIMING IN THE TRUCK. I LOST MY JOB, MISSED THE DOCTORS APPT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE EVERY SINCE THAT INCIDENT ON JANUARY 28,2009. NOW I DO UNDERSTAND THAT THE TRUCK IS APPROX 11 YEARS OLD BUT BEFORE I BOUGHT IT I TOOK IT TO THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND HAD THEM INSPECT IT AND HOOK IT UP TO A MACHINE. THEY TOLD ME THAT FOR AN OLDER TRUCK IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION. AND THAT NOTHING WAS WORK THAT THEY SEEN OFF FOUND ON THE COMPUTER, WITH THE TRUCK. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-29
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE MORE I TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE FASTER THE CAR RAN. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-31
- VIN: JA4MT31P8WP
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WE EXPERIENCED A SMALL SLEET/FREEZING RAIN EVENT. I TURNED ON THE FRONT WIPERS FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND BECAUSE I REALIZED THE BLADES WERE FROZEN. I PROCEEDED TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD AND WARM UP THE VEHICLE. AFTER WARMING UP THE VEHICLE THE WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK; THE 15 AMP FUSE HAD NOT BLOWN; AND I COULD NOT FIND A WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER (I PURCHASED THE SERVICE MANUALS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE). TO MY AMAZEMENT THIS IS WHAT IS STATED IN THE VEHICHLE OWNER'S MANUAL "BEFORE OPERATIONG THE WIPERS IN COLD WEATHER, CHECK TO BE SURE THE WIPERS ARE NOT FROZEN (GOOD ADVICE).ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE WHILE THE BLADES ARE FROZEN COULD CASUE THE WIPER MOTER TO BURN OUT". THE NEXT STATEMENT GOES ON TO SAY THIS "IF THE MOVING WIPERS BECOME BLOCKED BY ICE OR OTHER DEPOSITS ON THE GLASS THE MOTOR MAY BURN OUT EVEN IF THE WITHER SWITCH IS AT OFF." THE MOTOR MAY BURN OUT JUST WHEN YOU NEED IT THE MOST; THE FUSE DOES NOT PROTECT THE WIPER MOTOR (IT DID NOT); AND THERE IS NO CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE MOTOR EVEN THOUGH THERE IS ONE IN THE SCHEMATIC IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. THE MOTOR DID BURN OUT WITHIN THE FRACTION OF A SECOND. I CALLED SEVERAL DIFFERENT MITSUBISHI DEARLERSHIPS AND THEY ALL TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THEY HAD REPLACED NUMEROUS WIPER MOTORS. NOW THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE. WHAT IS WRONG IS THAT ANYONE WHO HAS AN INKLING OF BASIC ELECTRONICS COMPRHENDS THE PURPOSE AND USES FOR FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THESE DEVICES ARE UTILIZED TO PROTECT IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THERE IS AN INVISIBLE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE REPAIR MANUAL AND A 15 AMP FUSE THAT DID NOT OPEN AND THERE IS A WIPER MOTOR THAT WILL BURN OUT EVEN WITH THE WIPER SWITCH IS OFF. I HAVE WORK WITH SEVERAL WELL TRAINED MECHANICS FOR MANY YEARS AND THERE WAS A SAYING WHEN WE FOUND IGNORANT MISTAKES MADE BY U.S. MANUFACTURERES. THE QUOTE WAS "BUILT IN DETROIT (JAPAN)BY IDIOTS". THIS IS MY SUMMARY STATEMENT REGARDING THE WIPER MOTOR IN THIS VEHICLE. *CN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT RECALLS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ANY RECALLS ON THEIR VEHICLE. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-23
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 MONTERO SPORT AND LOST POWER STEERING IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY. MY BELTS BROKE WHICH I HAD TO GET A WRECKER TO TOW MY VEHICLE GET IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE CALLS BACK WITH YOU HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE REASON THE BELTS JUMPED OFF WAS THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY CAME LOOSE AND SCREWED THE HARMONIC BALANCE AND OTHER THINGS UP. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED AND I KNOW THIS WAS A RECALL ON THE 1998'S BUT I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED SO I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL AND NOW MY MECHANIC SAYS SOMETIMES REPAIRING THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS HOLD SO HE WOULD NOT WARRANTY MY 800.00 OF DAMAGE. HE DID SAY THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH MITSUBISHI VEHICLES IN THE DESIGN AND I WAS LUCKY IT DID NOT SCREW THE MOTOR UP. VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE ON THE ROADS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-23
- VIN: JA4LS31T1WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST THE ABILITY TO MOVE AND THERE WAS A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE PULLEY WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE CONCERNING THE BOLTS IN THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE ENGINE, NHTSA # 00V311001. THE VIN IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. BUT THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT APPROVE THE RECALL PERFORMANCE BECAUSE THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP.
PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-30
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MANUFACTURER DEFECT...EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE WORE A HOLE IN VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. BOTH BRAKE CABLE AND GAS TANK WERE IN THE POSITION AS MANUFACTURED. *NM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-29
- VIN: JA4LS21G3WP
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR QUIT WORKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO, THEN STARTED UP AGAIN THE NEXT DAY, NO OTHER TROUBLE UNTIL NOW, HAS QUIT COMPLETELY. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 120K MILES ON IT NOW...WAS LESS THAN 100K LAST YEAR WHEN IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-21
- VIN: JA4LS41P1WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V311001/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER FOR REPLACING THE CRANKSHAFT BOLTS.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHEN CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE HE WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, CONSUMER REAR ENDED A CAR. WHEN IMPACTING, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN PRIOR ACCIDENT AND HAD NO AIR BAGS. *NM
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4LS31P0WP
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DURING MY DRIVE TO WORK AT ESM MARKETING, I WAS DRIVING ON I95 IN BROWARD COUNTY FLORIDA, AND GOT OFF ON CYPRESS CREEK ROAD AND I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL, THE WHEELS DID NOT MOVE. THE FRONT END OF THE STEERING LEFT ME UNBLE TO CONTROL OR MANIPULATE MY VEHICLE. I LANDED ON A MEDIAN STRIP, MAGICALLY BACK OUT OF THE MEDIAN AND MADE MY WAY TO A SHELL GAS STATION. I HAD THE GENTLEMEN LOOK AT THE CAR AND HE STATED TO ME THAT "YOU MUST HAVE A GUARDIAN ANGEL CAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU SUVIVED THE STOP". I HAD MY MECHANIC COME TO MY CAR AND REPAIR THIS DAMAGE AND HE STATED THAT SAME THING. " IN ALL THE 16 YEARS AS A MECHANIC HE NEVER SAY ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. HE REPAIR THE FRONT END. APPARENTLY, THE MITSUBISHI FRONT END STREERING WHEEL PART WHERE THE PART TWISTED INTO THE SLEEVE OF THE FRONT END WAS STRIPPED. MY MECHANIC REPAIR THIS DAMAGE AND FIRST CHOICE IS THE MECHANIC THAT CAME TO MY RESCUE. MY MECHANIC REPAIRED THE DAMAGE AND TOLD ME THAT THE PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND THAT I SHOULD GET A REIMBURSEMENT ON THE INCIDENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-19
- VIN: JA4LS31P8WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH CRANK SHAFT BOLT SNAPPED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-15
- VIN: JA4MT31P2WP
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ON JULY 2002, AT 65,378 MILES DEALER REPLACED THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 2 YEAR LATER, DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4LS41P4WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH HARMONIC BALANCE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-20
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH LEFT FRONT WHEEL WOULD LOCK. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ROTORS/PADS P AND CALIPERS NEEDED REPLACING. HAD PADS/CALIPERS AND ROTOR REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE DOOR MADE A LOUD ROARING NOISE AS IF THE DOOR WAS SLIGHTLY OPEN. *JB
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-18
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4LS41P2WP
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MAKE: MITSUBISHI MODEL: MONTERO SPORT XLS YEAR: 1998 SUV WAS TOTAL LOSS DUE TO OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER. *N LM
1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
Negative 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport car reviews
Positive 1998 Mitsubishi Montero sport car reviews
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It's great to hear that you have found the car of your dreams!
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your feedback on the Montero Sport. It's great to hear that you've had such positive experiences with the Montero line in general. I completely understand what you mean about the Landcruiser - it's hard not to compare when you've had such a different experience. That being said, I still think the Montero Sport is a fantastic car for the price. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
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Hey there! I noticed that you own a '98 Monty LS 4WD and think it's excellent. It's great to hear that it responds like a real Japanese Samurai Warrior. I also agree that Off-Road is one of the best things that Mitsubishi has done with its SUVs.
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The ride on the highway was great, and the backseat legroom is excellent compared to other SUVs of similar size. The front seats remain comfortable even after hours of driving. Although there were issues with broken leaf springs and a broken radio antenna, these were promptly addressed. Additionally, there was a whistling sound at highway speeds and a poorly functioning rear door latch, but these were also resolved. Overall, this SUV is a reliable and comfortable choice for long drives.
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Overall, this is a great vehicle. You've already put 73k trouble-free miles on it and couldn't be happier. The only issue you had was a weird howling noise during highway speeds on windy days. Mitsu put a TSB out for this, but the dealership gave you a hard time about replacing the window seals. They eventually did and everything is fine now.
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Nov 10, 2008 ... Mitsubishi Montero & Montero Sport - Common Problems? - Hello, I amplanning to purchase a 1996 Montero with about 130k miles.
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Common Problems & Q&A
Jun 27, 2012 ... Hey, fantastic! Here is the actual breakdown of the starters for the Sport: 1997 through late 1998/early 1999 = Starter 1 (this is the ...
Montero reliability - Mitsubishi Forum - Mitsubishi Enthusiast Forums
Jan 4, 2010 ... Mitsubishi Montero & Montero Sport - Montero reliability ... problems worth mentioning: 1) valve lifters ... (1998 Montero) I do most repairs myself ...
Q&A: Mitsubishi Montero 1998 Problems - 3lsportive | JustAnswer
Feb 6, 2010 ... I have a 1998 mitsubishi montero and I am having a problem keeping alternators for longer than 8 to 12 months. I have - Answered by a ...
1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
Problem with your 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport? Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
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Daryl Goyette 2024-10-11
The Montero Sport is great for pulling boats, trailers, and more. It's spacious enough for all five passengers, and with all the trunk, rack, and hideaway spots, there's always room to store just about any item. The build of the Montero is bold and safe, and the overall performance is splendid.
Kraig Kuhn 2024-08-22
The car has some issues with its performance and safety features. It may not be the best option for those who prioritize safety and reliability. It is recommended to consider other options in the market that may better suit your needs.
Chadrick Lemke 2024-05-27
This car is not what I expected. It has not met my standards and I am disappointed with its performance. I have decided to sell it and go back to my previous car. I prefer German cars as they suit my needs better. Thank you for your understanding.
Preston Wilderman 2024-03-26
This vehicle's performance is subpar due to its lack of power and excessive weight, resulting in poor handling. Additionally, the steering components are currently experiencing issues despite the relatively low mileage of 54K.