MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mitsubishi Montero

▲ Better than typical
1999 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:15.704Z

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
40
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 74 complaints 1999: 40 complaints 1999 40 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2006: 4 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 74 complaints 1999: 40 complaints 1999 40 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 27 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 1999 40 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2001 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006

1999: 40 complaints

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YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199432
199586
199627
199763
199874
199940
200051
2001166
2002111
200339
20045
20051
20064

Known problem areas

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

Suspension

33% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2001-09-10

Power train

23% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Air bags

13% · 5 reports
CRASHDEATH
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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, 2020-03-31

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIREINJURY
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1999 Montero blew up and caught fire causing 2ND degree burns mitsh refuses to relaease recall or specificatins to me wont call me back or respond to letters it has been 4 months since 1ST contact they did open a case file but then refuses to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-15

1999 Mitsubishi Montero blew up on me for no reason mitsh refuses to release any recall/spec/safety records to me the vehicle was a total right off did cause second degree burns to myself..fire dept said magnesium somewhere in the vehicle...

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-05

Also filed under Equipment

Service brakes

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2021-02-25Air bags20V035000 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.

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  2. R
    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V035000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero have?
2 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.