1998 Mitsubishi Nativa: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa: 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #98V220001 · 1998 · 6,609 vehicles
What's wrong: The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
Why it matters: Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
The fix: 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #00V311002 · 2000 · 61,068 vehicles
What's wrong: The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Why it matters: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the…
Equipment Vehicle recall #04V428000 · 2004 · 100,432 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix: 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…
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa so far.
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 19 | 18 | Regular |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (2.4 L, Manual 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa repair manual?
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