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1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Montero model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
12
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 1

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported December 6, 2000 · 61,068 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Risk
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 00V311002 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero 12

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Airbags · 84,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

The consumer struck another vehicle from the rear at 40 MPH , and the air bag did deploy.

Filed Oct 1, 2002 · Body · CA

The anchor point to the childseat seatbelt isn't proper align causing the retractor to clip in. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Engine · GA

Engine crankshaft pully bolt pulled out while driving at 35 MPH. Manufacturer notified . Feel free to provide any further information.

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Questions about the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero

Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, fewer than a typical Montero model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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