1999 Mitsubishi Montero problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (6) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (4) · Air Bags (4)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-23 · campaign 20V035000 · 18,123 vehicles
Defect: 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 bag cushion to underinflate.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2023-06-23 · SR-20-001REV3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a revised safety recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new takata inflator return procedures.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Equipment 2019-07-30 · TSB-19-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-02-26 · TT237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Wheels 2015-08-28 · TT218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.