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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 523
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 00V311001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

44 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 14 Electrical System 5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.