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1998 Mitsubishi Montero recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1998 Mitsubishi Montero recalls, newest first

January 23, 2020NHTSA 20V03500018,123 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 1, 2004NHTSA 04V428000100,432 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 9, 1998NHTSA 98V22000061,800 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 2, 1998NHTSA 98V20500060,243 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes11
  2. Suspension › Front8
  3. Suspension6
  4. Unknown or other5
  5. Air bags4

Other Mitsubishi Montero years

Other 1998 Mitsubishi models

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  1. 1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
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  5. 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Mitsubishi Montero recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero?
74 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.