The 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 80 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and power train. Owners most often flag transmission concerns – 8-speed automatic on newer models described as jerky (especially 1st to 2nd gear) and prone to gear hunting. older automatic transmissions (e.g., 1999) can exhibit a "punch" or clunk when shifting from neutral to drive/reverse, potentially due to worn mounts. transmission overheating on inclines reported on a 2013 model. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Montero Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (1996) to 154 (2000). With 80 complaints, the 1999 Montero Sport sits belowthe model's median of 115.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 01V027000VEHICLE 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…
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 00V311001VEHICLE 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 …
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 99V041000VEHICLE 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 I…
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 04V428000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE …
Sentiment is generally positive, with a strong reputation for reliability, value, and off-road capability, particularly for older generations (pre-2010).
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Used Montero Sport listings typically run $2,700–$6,499 across 1998 to 2004 model years.
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