1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10108773, filed 2005-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10108772, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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