Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 44 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V311001

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
210,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-10-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine7183,114 mi
Engine and engine cooling5115,000 mi
Air bags484,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2152,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2101,000 mi
Electrical system1307,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1150,240 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1112,000 mi
Parking brake1112,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly165,378 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering184,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.