MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mitsubishi Montero

▲ Better than typical
1999 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:11.497Z

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1999: 40 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1999: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199431
199586
199627
199763
199874
199940
200051
2001166
2002111
200339
20045
20051
20064

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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HIGHW SPEED OF40MPH VEHICLE SHIFTED WITH HEAVY WHEEL VIBRATION VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLED AND REPORTED THIS COMPLAINT TO THE FACTORY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010910

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER, THE DRIVER OF A 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A MOUNTAIN AT A UNKNOWN SPEED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200331

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210225 — air bags

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

Campaign 20V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V035000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 2002 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.