1999 Mitsubishi Montero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero. Newest first.
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. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
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.
Certain 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 dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
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. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall IS expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners IS expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Owner complaints
40 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Unknown or other
In the dealer , I makes the appointmemt to 7AM, and the dealer nimay mitsubishi, ave. Kennedy 1011 san juan, pr no work with the car at the 200pm. No work with the hours appoinment. The work IS horrible
- Air bags
It has been almost a year since this recall was issued and still there IS no remedy. I feel that this IS very unreasonable considering the defective airbag could cause serious injury or even death as stated in the recall notice. Please pursue this and help us come to a solution for this as quickly as possible.
- Air bags
I went to a mitsubishi dealer and they said there's no part to do or fix the recall
- Air bags
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. As a result, the driver passed away upon impact. A police report was filed. The…
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. As a result, the driver passed away upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact stated the police deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated she received nhtsa campaign number: 20v035000 (air bags) 3 years after the failure was experienced. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *Dt*jb*dt*jb
- Steering
Takata recall # oov-311 002 cranshaft puller bolt , fui a la campaa dealer mitsubishi parr auto en mayaguez puerto rico, para cambiar el tornillo del damper , el vehiculo en movimiento en carretera me ha botado el tornillo ya 3 veces y ha consecuensias me ha hecho averias en el motor ,me rompio el…
Takata recall # oov-311 002 cranshaft puller bolt , fui a la campaa dealer mitsubishi parr auto en mayaguez puerto rico, para cambiar el tornillo del damper , el vehiculo en movimiento en carretera me ha botado el tornillo ya 3 veces y ha consecuensias me ha hecho averias en el motor ,me rompio el radiador poleas damper cua y otros y el alto riesgo de tener un accidente me preocupa ,el 6/20/2012 el supervisor de los tecnicos mario andrades y cesar en san juan de auto stop / mitsubishi en aguada, puerto rico ya tienen conocimiento del recall y los tecnicos de auto stop inspecionaron el vehiculo a sabiendas de dicha campaa , me dieron por escrito que que por haber reparado el vehiculo en mc/auto service un mecanico certificado , y pido el reembolso del dinero y me pidieron todas las facturas de las piezas y la labor la cual SE las envie y lo hiban a evaluar cosa que nunca me enviaron contestacion y lo llamaba en muchas ocaciones y nada , luego el 14 de agosto 2018 el vehiculo en movimiento por la carretera volvio y me boto otra vez el tornillo del damper y me hizo una averia la cual repare en centro j.velez ID au-97-50-0083 y llevo la montero a auto stop / mitsubishi y hablo con el supervisor mario andrade y me dijo que ya la mitsubishi montero era del 1999 y ya el recall no LE aplica y LE dije de la carta que me enviaron la vez anterior y me contesta el supervisor de los tecnicos mario andrade que ese documento no ES valido y SE lo ensee que tiene su nombre y su firma y me dijo que no podia hacer nada y me dijo que cambie la guagua , por favor no me siento seguro con la mitsubishi montero 1999 y necesito que me ayuden..num ID nhtsa; 11122350
- Steering · Unknown or other
Alto riesgo en el tornillo de damper y cua , mitsubishi montero 199 3,0 litros ya a votado ya 4 veces el tornillo del damper y ha hecho averias al motor y me siento iniseguro en el vehiculo , la mitsubishien pr tenen conocimiento del recall y las veces que ha roto la montero y no quiere hacerse responsables necesito ayuda , por favor ya ha sido muchas veces y esto ES un alto riesgo , segun sus normas
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi montero. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. she also noticed a small amount of fuel leaking from the lower portion of the fuel tank. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi montero. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. she also noticed a small amount of fuel leaking from the lower portion of the fuel tank. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a crack in the fuel tank. the fuel tank was previously replaced and under warranty; however, the authorized dealer refused to honor the warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 88,000. updated 12/30/08 *cn updated 01/02/09. *Jb
- Air bags
No parts were available for recall#d17 concerning air bag clock spring. Massey yardley, 772-546-1800. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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 contact me. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment
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 contributed to the high rate of lost and burn factor. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving at low speed 5 to 15mph automatic transmission jerked. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was not any longer under warranty.*ak
- Electrical system
The alarm system went off without warning and caused the vehicle to shut down. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotors warp under normal use
- Suspension › Front
Highw speed of40mph vehicle shifted with heavy wheel vibration vehicle was unstabled and reported this complaint to the factory. when makin a turn if there was a crack or pot hole in the street the vehicle had a tendency to shift off the wheels leaning to left. If it rains the vehicle would slide to the left. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The dealer did not replace the recalled (00v-311) faulty crankshaft bolt because it did not appear to be cracked, the consumer feels the bolt should have been replaced and that the dealer should not wait until the component fails. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Consumer IS able to shift from park into drive without applying brakes. *Ak *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Received manufacturer's recall notice sr01004 in the mail.contacted dealer. Took vehicle on date. After arriving was informed no parts were available for repairs. Had contacted manufacturer, and customer service was not very informative regarding parts. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer was driving 50-55mph and while trying to change gears, vehicle suddenly stopped. Vehicle had 30 thousand miles on it. when dealer was contacted, dealer noted that transmission failure was caused by regular wear and tear after only 30 thousand miles. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery exploded. dented hood and sprayed acid everywhere. no reason for the explosion given. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My truk has problems with the brakes. They chime and have messed up. My truck goed side to side. Also, told me that the freon IS leaking, when you drive you feel it . Iam so mad they are not responsible . Thank you mrs jackie munoz. *Ak
- Structure
While trying to avoid wet area (ice) consumer lost control of vehicle causing it to rollover due to poor structural design. Consumer sustain minor injuries. nlm
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing the vehicle to hit the enbankment. nlm
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle vibrates at 55-65 mph. yh
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicle has been defective since day one of purchase, upper control arms are bad and bearings in front susupension. manufacturer and dealer refuse to admit a problem existed, told me to find problem, they would then deal with the vehicle. if the part IS defective on my vehicle there are thousands more just like mine. someone will be hurt eventually in an accident. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10238900This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014382Alarm sounds when unlocking.
- 6088738Some vehicles may exhibit the service engine soon light on.
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 6088713Experiencing a high frequency noise from the audio speaker.
- 614011This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles.
- 612508Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles.
- 606722Information on stained rim replacement.
- 606595Customer may complain of a whine coming from the differential.
- 604260Information on tire chain usage.
- 604259This bulletin contains snow tire recommendations for certain cars and sport-utility vehicles.
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