1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 15% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 another vehicle at approximately 10-15 MPH. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #883299, filed 2001-03“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 deoderant but it does not help. The rotors have already been changed once and the brakes were also changed. The tires were even rotated but the vibrating continues.”
NHTSA complaint #750732, filed 2001-08“Brakes are making noise and are wearing out faster than normal. Consumer states that brake fluid stays at half way mark. Also, the right front tire was wearing out unevenly due to poor alignmen and bad brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #883272, filed 2001-03“When applying brakes extreme vibrations occurs as vehicle slows down. Then,vibrations diminishes, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify cause. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #880107, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 01V027000Feb 5, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses."…Covers: Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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