1998 Mitsubishi Montero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%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 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The problem is when Montero runs into a flood area (about only 4 inches deep water) with speed about 30 MPH, water may spread over the windshield and roof that the drive could not see anything for a couple of seconds. It is potentially dangerous and scaring, especially on a high-speed freeway. I believe it needs additional fenders or a re-designed front skid plate under the bumper to stop the upward water.”
NHTSA complaint #536193, filed 1998-04“In a frontal head on collision vehicle impacteed on a tree, and it pushed radiator into engine, and frame bent because vehicle had no bumper. Not sure if it came from maufacturer without it or it was removed.”
NHTSA complaint #8015959, filed 2002-08“Owner believes that the vehicle needs additional fenders or have a redesigned front skid plate installed under the bumper to stop water from spraying the windshield when driving through four inches of water at 30 MPH causing no visibility for several seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #537806, filed 1998-04“When Montero runs into a fllod are with speed of 30 MPH or over, water may spread over windshield/roof, making it difficult for driver to see anything for a few seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #534026, filed 1999-04Related service bulletins
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014382Jun 1, 2004Alarm sounds when unlocking.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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