1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4dr Limited 4WD SUV
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- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS AWD, front left, 06-13-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4WD in Cambridge Red Pearl, front left by Sam Kennedy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '03-'05 Mitsubishi Montero Sport by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS AWD, rear left, 06-13-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4WD in Cambridge Red Pearl, rear left by Sam Kennedy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4dr Limited 4WD SUV is a 173-hp 3.0-liter V6 with four-wheel drive. It starts at $33,085 MSRP.
It makes 173 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,085 ($64,542 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
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Rivals to the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4dr Limited 4WD SUV with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 5, 2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequence: THESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
NHTSA campaign 01V027000
Oct 2, 2000 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Consequence: THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 00V311001
Mar 4, 1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT TO LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED TO BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE, AN ADDITIONAL LABEL DESCRIBING THE PROPER USE OF FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE WILL BE PROVIDED, AND WILL RELOCATE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER VENT. IN ADDITION, THE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL BE CORRECTED WITH THE PROPER INFORMATION TO REFLECT THE CHANGE TO THE SPEED LIMITATIONS IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE.
NHTSA campaign 99V041000
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT (4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Equipment | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.