1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
1998: 35 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 97 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
40% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.
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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, 2003-04-22
Also filed under Air bags and steering
Electrical system
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and ignition.
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When slowing down and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-13
Battery was replaced 5 times, 2 times alternator was replaced & there were other electrical problems. Dealer had been saying that problem with the battery was weather related. They seemed not to really know what the remedy was.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-23
Air bags
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2021-08-31
Steering
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and hydraulic power assist system.
Service brakes
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-10-31Engine and engine cooling00V311001 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…
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…
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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V311001 · Engine and engine cooling
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- 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, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.