MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

▲ Better than typical
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:57.424Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1997: 29 complaints 1997 1998: 35 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 97 complaints 2001: 63 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2003: 31 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
1999: 33 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199729
199835
199933
200097
200163
200254
200331
20045
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

EQUIPMENT 18%

18% of complaints: equipment — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air conditioner and recreational vehicle/trailer.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING 45-55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010322

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and front.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990422 — power train

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 UNANTICIP

Remedy: 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 DE

Campaign 99V041000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001031 — engine and engine cooling

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

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 CRANKSHA

Campaign 00V311001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010215 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 NONCOMP

Remedy: 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 R

Campaign 01V027000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V041000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V311001 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V027000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 1998 ◆ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2002

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.