1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Equipment
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 97 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Equipment
18% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing air conditioner and recreational vehicle/trailer.
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving 45-55 MPH vehicle stalled, consumer hit another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-22
Service brakes
15% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
15% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Suspension
15% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing leaf spring assembly and front.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-04-22Power train99V041000 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…
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…
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2000-10-31Engine and engine cooling00V311001 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…
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…
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2001-02-15Service brakes, hydraulic01V027000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V041000 · Power train
- Recall 00V311001 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 01V027000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.