1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 8, 2011
“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…”
filed Apr 27, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L…Campaign 00V311001 · Oct 2, 2000
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Montero Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero Sport | 4 | 13% |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 6 | 10% |
| 2000 Montero Sport | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 Montero Sport | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 Montero Sport | 14 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.