CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mitsubishi Montero has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (18 reports).
1998 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Driver Airbag May Rupture or Underinflate in a Crash
The driver-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles may absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 1998 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Problem areas named in the 74 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
AT THE MOMENT THE ONLY SITUATION THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THE MITSUBISHI AIRBAG RECALL IS THAT WHEN I CALL THE CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS, THAT SUPPOSEDLY THE MITSUBISHI COMPANY HAS NOT YET SENT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS.....I HAVE TO CALL WITHIN 2 MONTHS TO SEE IF THE PARTS HAVE ARRIVED AT THE REPAIR SHOPS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V035000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHSIDE MITSUBISHI IN ORLANDO AND BECAUSE A MECHANIC NAMED BOB WHO'S BEEN THERE FOR OVER 20 YEARS SAYS IT'S THE ORIGINAL BUT IT'S NOT THE ORIGINAL BOLT THEY DON'T WANT TO HONOR THE RECALL I ARGUED WITH THEM MULTIPLE TIMES.. THE ORIGINAL BOLT IS ME203072, AND THE MONTERO HAS THE SAME BOLT AS THE PAJERO . THIS VEHICLE WITH VIN [XXX] HAD THE BOLT SNAP OFF..IF IT WAS ALREADY FIXED LIKE SOUTHSIDE MITSUBISHI SAID IT SHOULDN'T HAVE SNAPPED. THEY REPEATEDLY DO NOT WANT TO GIVE A STRAIGHT ANSWER AND KEEP TRANSFERRING THE PHONE AROUND. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR, STRONGER WHEN I OPEN THE BACK REAR LUGGAGE AREA AND REAR OF MONTERO (CLOSEST TO THE GAS FUEL TANK UNDERNEATH). I DO NOT SEE ANY ACTIVE LEAK ON THE FLOOR. MY CAR HAS NO DAMAGE, SUCH AS BEING REAR ENDED OR BUMPER DAMAGE AT ALL. THE TANK MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR VAPORIZING INTO INTERIOR OF CAR.
DRIVING TO STORE I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP SIGN AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL. TRIED TO STOMP ON THROTTLE TO GET IT UNSTUCK, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF AND SPEEDS PAST 80 MILES PER HOUR THROTTLE RELEASED ON ITS OWN. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VERY SCARY MALFUNCTION AND MAKER SAYS TAKE IT TO A DEALER. *TR
1998 Mitsubishi Montero questions
Does the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero: Driver Airbag May Rupture or Underinflate in a Crash; Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Unknown Or Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero?
Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (18), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Mitsubishi Montero has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.