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1999 Mitsubishi Montero SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Montero Sport median · #4 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints3311 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage143kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling61
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Suspension50
Power train50
Equipment50
Steering30
Structure32
Tires30
Fuel system, gasoline22
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-027 · Feb 5, 2001 · 19,000 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 00V-311 · Oct 2, 2000 · 210,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 99V-041 · Mar 4, 1999 · 10,000 vehicles

Risk. THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Montero Sport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Montero Sport median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Montero Sport owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON SAT. 2/6/2010 WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING WHICH SCARED ME FOR A MOMENT. AFTER PULLING OVER, I INVESTIGATED WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM, AND FOUND THAT MY HARMONIC BALANCER HAD COME LOOSE. I GOT MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE HOUSE, AND PARKED IT. *TR
Complaint 10307719 · Feb 9, 2010 · 180,291 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE HEARD A TAPPING SOUND. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE, APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT, AND HEARD THREE THUMPS FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO THE MECHANIC.…
Complaint 10221021 · Mar 13, 2008 · 115,000 miles
VEHICLE LOST USE OF POWER STEERING DURING A 90 DEGREE TURN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF IT. I PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO PARKING LOT OF NEARBY CONVENIENCE STORE AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. I NOTICED THAT THE V-BELT TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND OTHER COMPONENTS…
Complaint 10134687 · Aug 30, 2005 · 143,000 miles

Own a 1999 Montero Sport?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.