MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

▲ Better than typical
1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:51.124Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1997: 29 complaints 1997 1998: 35 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 97 complaints 2001: 63 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2003: 31 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
1998: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
199729
199835
199933
200097
200163
200254
200331
20045
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MAKE: MITSUBISHI MODEL: MONTERO SPORT XLS YEAR: 1998 SUV WAS TOTAL LOSS DUE TO OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER. *N LM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030422

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MAKE: MITSUBISHI MODEL: MONTERO SPORT XLS YEAR: 1998 SUV WAS TOTAL LOSS DUE TO OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER. *N LM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030422

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210831

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001031 — engine and engine cooling

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

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 CRANKSHA

Campaign 00V311001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V311001 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 1999 ◆ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.