1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

2 recalls — 47 complaints — 50 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 abs... Read more

Consequence

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.

18,123 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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 EXP... Read more

100,432 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

Complaint Statistics

47 total complaints 4 crashes 3 fires 5 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
SUSPENSION:FRONT	6
AIR BAGS	5
STEERING	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
SUSPENSION	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING	2

Incident date: Mar 30, 2021

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

Incident date: Mar 30, 2021

Incident date: Dec 10, 2020

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 A... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2020

I WENT TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE'S NO PART TO DO OR FIX THE RECALL

Incident date: Apr 28, 2017

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 CON... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Aug 14, 2018

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 R... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2018

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 RE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2018

Incident date: Nov 28, 2008

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 13, 2004

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL#D17 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. MASSEY YARDLEY, 772-546-1800. *AK

Incident date: Feb 16, 2004

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

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 16, 2004

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

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 16, 2004

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 2, 2003

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

Incident date: Mar 19, 2003

THE ALARM SYSTEM WENT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. *JB

Incident date: Sep 4, 2002

BRAKE ROTORS WARP UNDER NORMAL USE

Incident date: Aug 30, 2001

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 T... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 13, 2001

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

Incident date: Mar 10, 2001

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. *AK *JB

Incident date: Mar 10, 2001

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. *AK *JB

Incident date: Mar 15, 2001

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

Incident date: Jan 1, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Oct 20, 2000

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

Incident date: Feb 18, 2000

BATTERY EXPLODED. DENTED HOOD AND SPRAYED ACID EVERYWHERE. NO REASON FOR THE EXPLOSION GIVEN. *AK

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

Incident date: Dec 17, 1999

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

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 10, 2000

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE ENBANKMENT. NLM

Crash

Incident date: Jul 7, 1999

VEHICLE VIBRATES AT 55-65 MPH. YH

Incident date: Aug 10, 1999

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... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 1999

Incident date: Apr 1, 1999

PROBLEMS WITH TIRES WEARING BAD CHOP WEARING ON OUTSIDE AND IN THE MIDDLE, FRONT END SLANTED INWARD I BELIEVE CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR BADLY ALSO BAD VIBRATION COMING FROM FRONT END AS WELL TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES STILL NOT CORRECTED THEY SAY TIRES ARE BAD I REPLACED TIRES AT 18,700 MILES S... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 1999

Incident date: Aug 10, 1999

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. I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A GOODYEAR STORE TO DETECT TH... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 1999

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. I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A GOODYEAR STORE TO DETECT TH... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 1999

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V041000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & SET APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS & LATER PICKED IT UP. SMELLED BURNING OIL A WEEK LATER. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED VENTILATION HOSE WAS RELOCATED AT BOTTOM OF TRANSMISSION. DEBRIS WAS ENTERING HOSE & GOING T... Read more

I HAVE GONE FROM "THERE IS NOTHING WRONG W/ THE VEHICLE" TO HAVING IT AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. I HATE THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: May 5, 1999

VEHCLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VIBRATION IS MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER 65 MPH. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED, A NEW DRIVESHAFT INSTALLED AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATION PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK. PLEASE ... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 1999

WHEN THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED IN MAY 1999, I WAS TOLD I WILL EXPERIENCE VIBRATIONS IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE (SUV). THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTENTLY GOTTEN WORSE. I WAS THEN TOLD IT WAS THE TIRES AND A BALANCE WOULD CORRECT THE VIBRATIONS. I HAVE HAD THE WHEELS BALANCE TWICE AND THE VIBRATIONS ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 1999

THREE SEPERATE INCIDENTS OF MY TRANSMISSION FAILING.......SAND AND OTHER DEBRIS IS GETTING PUSHED UP INTO THE HYDROLICS AND BREAKING SEALS, TEARING UP TRANSMISSION, AS I UNDERSTOOD......MITSUBISHI WARANTEED THE FIRST TWO CASES, BUT NOT THE THIRD.......PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS, FOR I WAS FOOLED INTO B... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 1999

MY BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING AND GRINDING AT APPROX 12,500 MILES, I TOOK IN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE FRONT BRAKE JOB, BECAUSE THE BACK BRAKES WERE NOT GRIPPING DUE TO BUILD UP "YOUR BACK BRAKES ARE PRACTICALLY NEW" BUT NEED MAINTENANCE. AFTER PAYING $336.00 NONE OF IT COVERED UND... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 1998

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HIGH BEAMS SHINE TO THE FAR LEFT OF THE VEHICLE. HAS TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES, AND THE LAST TIME TOOK THE VEHICLE IN, AND DEALER REPLACED THE LIGHTS AND ADJUSTED THE HIGH BEAMS. BUT WHEN CONSUMER DROVE LATER THAT NIGHT, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE FINE, BUT THE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 1998

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Sep 12, 1999

INFANT CAR SEAT - COSTCO TOURIVA DEFECTIVE- ARM CRACKED AND FELL OUT OF SOCKET WITH VERY LITTLE WEAR.

VEHICLE ALWAYS DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AT ANY SPEED. MJS

FRONT END HAS ALOT OF NOISE COMING FROM IT, AND JERKS THE STEERING WHEEL FROM RIGHT TO LEFT WHEN HITTING BUMPS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES, AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID DUE TO A PIN HOLE IN THE BELL HOUSING, CAUSE UNKNWOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

EPA Fuel Economy — 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	15.0	18.0	16.0	Regular	$4,200
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	14.0	17.0	15.0	Regular	$4,500
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	14.0	18.0	16.0	Regular	$4,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

50 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	5
200000 WHEELS	3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.

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.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

350000 EQUIPMENT