How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage have?

The 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has an open recall?

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1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 65,371 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 00V311002 2000-12-06 61,068 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY…

AIR BAGS 99V334000 1999-11-24 3,000 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WITH ALUMINUM RIVETS. AFTER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE RIVETS CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR TOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG MODULES.

Consequence

THE AIR BAG MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER AN AIR BAG ACTIVATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 98V059000 1998-03-17 1,303 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED VACUUM CHECK VALVE LOCATED IN THE VACUUM HOSE BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER.

Consequence

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VACUUM BOOSTER CHECK VALVE CAN STICK TO THE VALVE BODY, CAUSING IN A REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST RESULTING IN DECREASE IN BRAKE EFFICIENCY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.