1998 Mitsubishi Nativa Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa problems

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Equipment: other: labelsReported September 1, 2004 · 100,432 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.

Recall number 04V428000 · Recall details

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported September 21, 1998 · 6,609 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
Risk: Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.

Recall number 98V220001 · Recall details

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Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa?

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How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.

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