1998 Mitsubishi Montero engine problems

10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
4
Engine
2
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
Exhaust system
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mitsubishi Montero engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Mitsubishi Montero owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 22, 2020 · Engine · 155,000 miles · FL

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).

Filed Apr 5, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 94,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mitsubishi montero. While driving 40 MPH,the power steering failed. The mechanic stated that the front crank shaft pulley bolt detached and caused the pulley to wobble. This failure was encompassed in recall # 00v311000. The dealer stated that this vehicle was excluded from the recall. However, the contact strongly believed otherwise. The current and failure mileage were 94,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Engine · CT

Crankshaft pulley broke off. Lost belts, lost power steering and alternator power . Repair shop says engine must be replaced.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Engine · AZ

Crankshaft bolt broke, causing timing belt pulley/sprocket to fall off. This is an interference engine and could had caused serious damage. There has been a recall for the montero 3.0 engine for same problem..why not the 3.5? Intend to contact the corporation commission. Very poor design.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Engine · FL

Everytime vehicle reaches highway speeds, about 55mph and up, vehicle will end up stalling. Has contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Engine · PA

Was pulling out off parking lot and crankshaft pulley bolt broke or sheared off. Had no steering control at 10mph. Just managed to drive vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that bolt could not be removed from crankshaft. Entire crankshaft was to be replaced.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Engine · FL

Engine stalls repeated times at low RPM's

Filed Mar 9, 2000 · Engine · FL

Occasionally when making a complete stop and attempting to accelerate engine cuts off or slows down when on highway. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.

Filed Aug 17, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · GA

Whenever brakes are applied, vehicle would slide or skid. Intermittent problem. Took to dealer & informed brakes are sticking. Would have odors/fumes coming inside vehicle. Also, some squeaking coming from front end.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Engine · CA

Metal fragments found in engine. Yh

Questions about the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero engine

Does the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Mitsubishi Montero engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mitsubishi Montero have bad engine?

The Mitsubishi Montero model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (36 complaints), 2001 (24 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).