1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
3 recalls — 48 complaints — 102 TSBs
01V027000 Feb 5, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
00V311001 Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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... Read more
99V041000 Mar 4, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 TRANSM... Read more
Complaint Statistics
48 total complaints
4 crashes 4 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 7, 2016
Incident date: Oct 6, 2016
MY CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES THIS YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE, THEN FOUND OUT IT HAD AN OPEN RECALL FROM 2000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY, FELT THEY DISMISSED MY SITUATION AS I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL DESCRIBED AND I WAS CONCERNED IT WOUL... Read more
STEERING
Oct 7, 2016
Incident date: Oct 6, 2016
MY CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES THIS YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE, THEN FOUND OUT IT HAD AN OPEN RECALL FROM 2000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY, FELT THEY DISMISSED MY SITUATION AS I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL DESCRIBED AND I WAS CONCERNED IT WOUL... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 7, 2016
Incident date: Oct 6, 2016
MY CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES THIS YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE, THEN FOUND OUT IT HAD AN OPEN RECALL FROM 2000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY, FELT THEY DISMISSED MY SITUATION AS I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL DESCRIBED AND I WAS CONCERNED IT WOUL... Read more
TIRES
Nov 8, 2013
Incident date: Nov 5, 2013
TIRES PURCHASE NEW, MAINTAINED WELL WITH APPROX 25K MILES OF WEAR. WITH NO NOTICE, HAD A TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE. TOOK TO DEALER AND IT WAS REPLACED WITH ONLY A PARTIAL CREDIT FOR WARRANTY. OTHER TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND TOLD IT WAS A FLUKE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, WAS PULLING OF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 9, 2010
Incident date: Feb 5, 2008
ON SAT. 2/6/2010 WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING WHICH SCARED ME FOR A MOMENT. AFTER PULLING OVER, I INVESTIGATED WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM, AND FOUND THAT MY HARMONIC BALANCER HAD COME LOOSE. I GOT MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE HOUSE, AND PARKED IT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 13, 2009
Incident date: Apr 2, 2009
TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TO INDICATE OVERHEAT OR POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE (SAFETY CONCERN) TO ALLOW TRANS TO COOL DOWN. I NOW DISCOVER MITSUBISHI HAS A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) ON THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE, REQUIRING INSTALLATION... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 13, 2008
Incident date: Jan 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE HEARD A TAPPING SOUND. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE, APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT, AND HEARD THREE THUMPS FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO THE MECHANIC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 6, 2007
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISH MONTERO SPORT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND OVERHEATED ON LONG TRIPS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,473. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Dec 1, 2006
Incident date: Feb 4, 2006
THE VEHICLE FELT UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND ONE OF THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRINGS WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 30, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 2005
VEHICLE LOST USE OF POWER STEERING DURING A 90 DEGREE TURN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF IT. I PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO PARKING LOT OF NEARBY CONVENIENCE STORE AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. I NOTICED THAT THE V-BELT TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND OTHER COMPONENTS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Jun 5, 2005
Incident date: May 8, 2005
NUTRAL LIGHT COMES ON (FLASHING) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, ONCE ON 5/08/05 AND AGAIN ON 6/5/05
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 5, 2005
Incident date: May 8, 2005
NUTRAL LIGHT COMES ON (FLASHING) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, ONCE ON 5/08/05 AND AGAIN ON 6/5/05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 7, 2005
THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 7, 2005
THE DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *TT
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jan 3, 2005
Incident date: Jun 25, 2000
THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE WHILE MERGING AND ROLLED OVER HITTING THE CENTER WALL OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. *TC THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A ROLL OVER. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY, THE CONSUMER WAS NOT IN A SEAT BELT, THE AIR BAGS DID IN FACT DEPLOY, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Sep 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT WHEEL WELL CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 24, 2003
Incident date: Jul 24, 2003
1999 MONTERO SPORT. THE AIR CONDITIONER A/C BELT WENT OUT 3 TIMES LAST SUMMER AND NOW, ITS SUMMER AGAIN IN AZ, AND THERE GOES THE A/C AGAIN! IT HAS NOT BEEN A YEAR SINCE THE LAST A/C REPAIR! DID I FAIL TO MENTION THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT BEFORE 80,000 MILES?. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 16, 2003
Incident date: Jul 7, 2003
NEUTRAL LIGHT FLASHS WHEN DRIVING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
THE MOTOR FOR MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I AM ALSO UPSET THAT THE PARTS STORE QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $110, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT IT WOULD BE TWO WEEKS BEFORE ONE COULD BE OBTAINED, AND THEN ONLY MITSUBISHI WOULD SELL IT TO ME AND FOR $190. WHY WOULD A MOTOR GO OUT ON A VEHICLE WITH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 5, 2002
AFTER RECALL FOR THE CRANKSHAFT WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE, THE DEFECT REACCURED. DEALERSHIP REFUSING TO FIX PROBLEM. TS
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Jul 10, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
VEHICLE WAS TILTING TO LEFT,. DEALER DETERMINED BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS WERE CRACKED.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 5, 2002
ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND SUDDENLY ALL DOORS LOCKED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: Nov 9, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AIR CONDITIONER BELT DISAPPEARED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE AIR CONDITIONER BELT, AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Nov 3, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 22, 2001
THE AIR CONDITIONING DISPELLS AN ODOR SIMILAR TO URINE WHEN TURNED ON. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK SHAKES BADLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 50 MPH OR GREATER. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUE EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR WORK. THE A/C PROBLEM HAS NEVER GONE AWAY . ALL THE DEALERSHIP DOES IS APPLY A DE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 22, 2001
THE AIR CONDITIONING DISPELLS AN ODOR SIMILAR TO URINE WHEN TURNED ON. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK SHAKES BADLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 50 MPH OR GREATER. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUE EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR WORK. THE A/C PROBLEM HAS NEVER GONE AWAY . ALL THE DEALERSHIP DOES IS APPLY A DE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 22, 2001
THE AIR CONDITIONING DISPELLS AN ODOR SIMILAR TO URINE WHEN TURNED ON. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK SHAKES BADLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 50 MPH OR GREATER. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUE EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR WORK. THE A/C PROBLEM HAS NEVER GONE AWAY . ALL THE DEALERSHIP DOES IS APPLY A DE... Read more
SEATS
May 9, 2001
Incident date: May 9, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND MADE A SUDDEN STOP. HE WENT INTO THE WINDSHIELD, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKET BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. METAL THAT ATTACHED THE BRACKET WAS VERY THIN. *AK *JB
SUSPENSION
Apr 13, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHEN DRIVING 65-70 MPH THERE IS A VERY LOUD SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. TTOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, WHO SAYS HE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. BRAKING ACTION WAS NORMAL. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 27, 2001
THE CONSUMER SMELLS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS. NLM
SUSPENSION
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
THE VEHICLE CONSTANLTY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, NOISES CAN BE HEARD WHEN BRAKING AND WHEN ACCELERATING AND THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPALCED BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. NLM
TIRES
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
THE VEHICLE CONSTANLTY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, NOISES CAN BE HEARD WHEN BRAKING AND WHEN ACCELERATING AND THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPALCED BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 27, 2001
THE BRAKE LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Jan 17, 2000
THE ANTENNA FAILED. NLM
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Mar 3, 2000
THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 27, 2001
THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. NLM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Mar 27, 2001
THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING, DEALER REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN. NLM
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 27, 2001
THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING, DEALER REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Jan 17, 2000
HEADLIGHTS MISADJUSTED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 22, 2001
Incident date: May 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 45-55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. ATTEMPTED TO PUMP BRAKES ,AND THAT SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN, BUT NOT IN TIME TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANO... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
BRAKES ARE MAKING NOISE AND ARE WEARING OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE FLUID STAYS AT HALF WAY MARK. *AK ALSO, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS WEARING OUT UNEVENLY DUE TO POOR ALIGNMEN AND BAD BRAKES. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
BRAKES ARE MAKING NOISE AND ARE WEARING OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE FLUID STAYS AT HALF WAY MARK. *AK ALSO, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS WEARING OUT UNEVENLY DUE TO POOR ALIGNMEN AND BAD BRAKES. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS AS VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. THEN,VIBRATIONS DIMINISHES, CAUSE UNKNOWN.DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 10, 2001
HORN INTERMITTENTLY WORKS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 28, 2000
CONSUMER DROVE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND SUDDENLY SLID ON ICE HITTING A VEHICLE WITH FRONT END,AND CAUSING ABOUT $4100 WORTH OF DAMAGE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Sep 14, 2000
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY 3OOO MILES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nov 5, 1999
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE TRAIN/SHAFT DEFECT WHICH IS THE CAUSING A TERRIBLE VIBRATION. I AM BEING TOLD THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE AND POSE NOT SAFETY HAZARD. THE PART IS ON ORDER, UNTIL THE PART COMES IN , I WILL NEED TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE. MY CONCERN IS THIS STATEMENT TRUE, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AN... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
102 manufacturer communications from 73 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This 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.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This 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.
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This 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.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This 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.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
0413002
Jul 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT
0323006
Oct 1, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
94
Jun 1, 2003
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
OXYGEN SENSOR DETECTION. *TT
0355004
Mar 1, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0323002
Jan 1, 2003
160000 STRUCTURE
SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR WORN. *TT
0355001
Jan 1, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A PULSATING OR RATTLE NOISE HEARD WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TT
0213018R
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE STALLING / ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT
0213019
Oct 1, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PARAMETERS MAY CAUSE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0154). *TT
TSB0211002
Jun 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
8113
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC
80
Mar 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT
7954
Feb 1, 2002
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
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
0142A014
Dec 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE BODY VIBRATION.*JB
0137A003
Dec 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT DUST COVER GREASE APPLICATION, SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SLC
0125001
Nov 1, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION.*JB
0123007REV
Nov 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR 2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *JB
011001
Oct 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION ON 2-3 SHIFT FLARE, REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *JB
TSB0142A010
Aug 1, 2001
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELIMINATING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR HATCH AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
TSB0123010
Jul 1, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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.
TSB0117003
Jul 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
23
Jul 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FUEL CUT ACTIVATION IN 2WD. *TT
27
Jul 1, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER. *TT
27
May 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VIBRATION / SHUDDER CONDITION AT REAR OF VEHICLE ON LEAF-SPRING MODELS. *TT
TSB0100008
Mar 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
TSB0117001
Mar 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SINGLE SHIFT FLARE WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AFTER WARM ENGINE RESTART. *TT
TSB0123003
Feb 2, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF SEALANT TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING DURING REASSEMBLY. *JB
TSB0123005
Feb 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN USING OIL PAN REMOVER SPECIAL TOOL MD998727-01. *JB
TSB0142A002
Feb 1, 2001
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTIONS TO REAR DOOR GLASS HOLDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *JB
TSB0154002
Feb 1, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES CORRECTIONS TO WIRING DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND THE HEATED SEATS. *JB
TSB0154003
Feb 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON CORRECTIONS TO CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM. *JB
TSB0123002
Feb 1, 2001
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SOME 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H. *TT
67
Feb 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *JB
67
Feb 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H AND TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER / SURGE CONDITION. *TT
TIN01SR003
Jan 26, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *TT
ATIN01SR002
Jan 18, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE STATES THAT MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. (MMSA) IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
SR01002
Jan 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING CERTAIN AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
66
Dec 1, 2000
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER RATTLE. *TT
TSB0023008
Nov 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WHEN DRIVEN UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS HIGH SPEED OPERATION OR TRAILER TOWING OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS OVER-FILLED. *TT
TSB0023007
Nov 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING A NEW, IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL GAUGE WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
TSB0042A007
Sep 1, 2000
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED DETAILS FOR SUNROOF WATER TEST AND FIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0013005
Aug 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
TSB0042A005
Aug 1, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERN WITH WINDSHIELD WIND (BUZZ, HUM OR WHISTLE) NOISE, ESPECIALLY IN THE A-PILLAR AREA OR ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD OCCURING WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE NOISE MAY BE INTERMITTENT, AND TYPICALLY IS MORE EVIDENT AT AMBIE
TSB0023004
May 1, 2000
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
A CONDITION MAY EXIST ON 4-WHEEL-DRIVE MODELS, IF THE DRIVER TRIES TO SHIFT THE TRANSFER LEVER FROM 4L TO 4H WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, THE LEVER MAY BECOME STUCK IN 4H. SHIFTING FROM 4L TO 4H SHOULD ONLY BE DONE WITH THE VEHICLE S
TSB0055001R
May 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH ROAD DEBRIS (SUCH AS ASPHALT OR SMALL ROCKS) PUSHED INTO THE A/C CONDENSER FAN DURING OPERATION, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OPENING IN THE FAN SHROUD FOR THE DEBRIS TO ESCAPE. *TT
TSB0055001
Apr 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION CONCERNING AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER DAMAGE. *TT
TSB0042A003
Apr 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ADDRESSING CUSTOMER BODY VIBRATION COMPLAINTS. *TT
TSB0013003
Apr 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
TSB0011002
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION CONTAINING CORRECTED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE FOR 2.4L, 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. *TT
TSB9942A010
Nov 1, 1999
160000 STRUCTURE
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW STRONGER REAR LIFTGATE GAS SPRING. THIS NEW SPRING IS BEING INTRODUCED TO ELIMINATE A CONDITION WHERE THE GAS SPRINGS MAY NOT ALLOW THE REAR LIFTGATE TO OPEN SATISFACTORILY. *TT
9922003
Oct 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
9923010
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
9913008
Oct 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. *TT
9942A009
Sep 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH FRONT DOOR WIND NOISE. *TT
48
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MUT-II ROM PACK ROUND-UP. *TT
48
Jun 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / BLOWN FUSES. *TT
48
Jun 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM-UP. *TT
TSB9914001
Apr 1, 1999
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING RADIATOR FAN SHROUD BREAKAGE. *TT
TSB9942A006
Feb 1, 1999
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WRINKLES IN SIDE STEP MOULDING. *TT
TSB9931002
Feb 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
TSB9931001
Feb 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
TSB9900001
Feb 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON DIFFERENTIAL REDUCTION RATIO. *TT
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MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT across all model years (1997–2004).
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Total Recalls
453
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths