1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero Sport years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. That ranks 5th out of 9 Montero Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 18%), typically at around 143,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 18% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 15% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 15% | 83,247 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 15% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
Risk: These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. Automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission.
Risk: The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
Fix: Dealers will modify the transmission control unit to limit vehicle speed to below approximately 30 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated in the four-wheel-drive low range, an additional label describing the proper use of four-wheel-drive low range will be provided, and will relocate the transmission breather vent. In addition, the owner's manual will be corrected with the proper information to reflect the change to the speed limitations in the four-wheel-drive low range.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car has broken down 3 times this year with the same problem. I had it repaired twice, then found out it had an open recall from 2000. I took it to the dealer yesterday, felt they dismissed my situation as i told them the car was doing exactly what the recall described and i was concerned it…
Tires purchase new, maintained well with approx 25k miles of wear. With no notice, had a tread separation on front right tire. Took to dealer and it was replaced with only a partial credit for warranty. Other tires were inspected and told it was a fluke. Approximately one month later, was pulling…
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
Transmission warning light came on to indicate overheat or possible transmission failure. I had to pull off the highway to the breakdown lane (safety concern) to allow trans to cool down. I now discover mitsubishi has a tech service bulletin (tsb) on this issue for my vehicle, requiring…
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…
Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport years
← 1998 Montero Sport · 2000 Montero Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Montero Sport | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero Sport | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 Montero Sport | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 54 | 0 |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 63 | 1 |
| 2000 Montero Sport | 97 | 1 |
| 1999 | 33 | 3 |
| 1998 Montero Sport | 35 | 1 |
| 1997 Montero Sport | 29 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, equipment, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero Sport model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.