1999 Mitsubishi Nativa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nativa years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Nativa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 57,200 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa 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 | 1 | 100% | 57,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Mitsubishi Nativa recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
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 expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. 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.
Nhtsa recall 00v31100 concerning passengers vehicles: mirage model equipped with 1.5l engine ; montero sport model equipped with 3.0l engine and montero model equipped with 3.o1l engine. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. On the…
Other Mitsubishi Nativa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nativa | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 Nativa | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Nativa | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nativa model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.