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1998 Mitsubishi Montero VIN decoder

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Every sample 1998 Mitsubishi Montero VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JA4. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 3 of them appear here: J, M, and U. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Kurashiki City, Japan and Nagoya, Japan. 4 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · 4-cyl · 148 hp · Gasoline, 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline, and 3.5L · 6-cyl. The catalog holds 100 sample 1998 Mitsubishi Montero VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Mitsubishi Montero trims, engines and plants

6 build configurations across 99 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)5-doorNagoya, Japan78
PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]5-doorNagoya, Japan13
MEDIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)5-doorNagoya, Japan3
PREMIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)5-doorNagoya, Japan3
HIGH2.0L · 4-cyl · 148 hp · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]5-doorKurashiki City, Japan1
HIGHSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)1

Sample 1998 Mitsubishi Montero VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
JA4AR4AU2WUWPTN96HIGH2.0L · 4-cyl · 148 hp · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kurashiki City, Japan
JA4AR4AUGWMW0LSA6HIGH-Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)-
JA4MR31H0WJ003071MEDIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR31H1WJ003757MEDIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR31H6WJ002779MEDIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51H3WJ000581PREMIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51H3WJ004257PREMIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51HXWJ001842PREMIUM3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ001471PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ003110PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ004399PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ004497PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ004774PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ004919PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ005228PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R0WJ008386PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ001012PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ002340PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ004010PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ004234PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ005898PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ006453PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ007926PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ008266PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ008381PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R1WJ008526PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ002203PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ002797PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ003464PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ003481PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ004646PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ005313PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ006509PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R2WJ007112PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ000623PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ001416PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ001514PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ003313PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ004459PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ004705PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ005093PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ005613PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ005756PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ005921PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ005966PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ006454PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ006745PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R3WJ007734PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R4WJ002350PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan
JA4MR51R4WJ002447PREMIUM3.5L · 6-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Nagoya, Japan

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

JA4AR4AU2WU - HIGH
Series
HIGH
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Engine Hp
148
Engine Model
MIVEC
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Kurashiki City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
Driver Seat Only
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L In-Line MIVEC
Engine Configuration
In-Line
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Other Engine Info
6000rpm
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions, Airbags: Left & Right Outboard, Side Airbag: Seat-Mounted
Plant Company Name
Mizushima Plant
Plant State
OKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4AR4AUGWM - HIGH
Series
HIGH
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
Driver Seat Only
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
GVWR To
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions, Airbags: Left & Right Outboard, Side Airbag: Seat-Mounted
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR31H0WJ - MEDIUM
Series
MEDIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Medium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR31H1WJ - MEDIUM
Series
MEDIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Medium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR31H6WJ - MEDIUM
Series
MEDIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Medium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51H3WJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51HXWJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51R0WJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.50
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3500.00
Displacement CI
213.583104331562
Engine
3.50L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51R1WJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.50
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3500.00
Displacement CI
213.583104331562
Engine
3.50L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51R2WJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.50
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3500.00
Displacement CI
213.583104331562
Engine
3.50L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51R3WJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.50
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3500.00
Displacement CI
213.583104331562
Engine
3.50L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR51R4WJ - PREMIUM
Series
PREMIUM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.50
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Plant City
Nagoya
Plant Country
Japan
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3500.00
Displacement CI
213.583104331562
Engine
3.50L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Price Class: Premium
Other Engine Info
MPI
Plant Company Name
NAGOYA-3
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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