1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,562 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 30 MPH the crank shaft pulley bolt recall 00 v 311 001 defect occurred. Prior to the incident the dealership had check the crank shaft pulley and indicated that everything was fine, and didn't need replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10031535, filed 2003-07, 30,562 milesRelated recalls
- 00V311001Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models…Covers: Mitsubishi Mirage 1997–1999, Montero 1992–1996, Montero Sport 1997–1999
Related service bulletins
- 10180775Sep 22, 2020Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 23% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 6 | 18% |
| 1989 | 3 | 50% |
| 1988 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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