Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Suspension5
- Power train5
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Equipment5
- Structure3
- Tires3
- Steering3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Seats1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport failed the safety check 4.85% of the time — 176% more often than the average 1999 passenger car (1.76%). Median odometer at inspection: 134,899 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls
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 NONCOMPLIANT BRAKE VACUUM HOSES.
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 SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637074 | INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT |
| 635109 | INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT |
| 631890 | SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT DUST COVER GREASE APPLICATION, SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SLC |
| 631467 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC |
| 629937 | CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT THAT AFTER PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON WHEN THE ACCESSORY SOCKET IS IN USE,THE HORN CONTINUES TO BLOW WHEN THE BUTTON IS RELEASED. *TT |
| 627229 | INFORMATION ON 2-3 SHIFT FLARE, REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *JB |
| 627178 | SUBJECT REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR 2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *JB |
| 627138 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE BODY VIBRATION.*JB |
| 627082 | SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION.*JB |
| 625956 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 625546 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELIMINATING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR HATCH AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT |
| 622483 | BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER. *TT |
| 622480 | FUEL CUT ACTIVATION IN 2WD. *TT |
| 622442 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VIBRATION / SHUDDER CONDITION AT REAR OF VEHICLE ON LEAF-SPRING MODELS. *TT |
| 622427 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES CORRECTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE CODE DTC 12, VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM WHICH WAS INCORRECT IN THE SERVICE MANUALS. *TT |
| 622421 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER. *TT |
| 619840 | SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SINGLE SHIFT FLARE WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AFTER WARM ENGINE RESTART. *TT |
| 619836 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT |
| 618246 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H AND TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER / SURGE CONDITION. *TT |
| 618238 | SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *JB |
| 618235 | SOME 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H. *TT |
| 618215 | INFORMATION ON CORRECTIONS TO CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM. *JB |
| 618210 | THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES CORRECTIONS TO WIRING DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND THE HEATED SEATS. *JB |
| 618208 | SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTIONS TO REAR DOOR GLASS HOLDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *JB |
| 618203 | INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN USING OIL PAN REMOVER SPECIAL TOOL MD998727-01. *JB |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)