1998 Mitsubishi Montero Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 14% of the 74 complaints for this model year. 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #845230, filed 1999-08“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes pedal is bouncing, and the rotors went out. Problem happened twice, and repaired at two different times.”
NHTSA complaint #849171, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 98V220000Sep 9, 1998Vehicle 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…Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1997–1998
Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This 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.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 80% |
| 2003 | 11 | 28% |
| 2002 | 68 | 61% |
| 2001 | 74 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 14% |
| 1997 | 14 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 5 | 42% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
18 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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