1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%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 3 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 off freeway at about 50mph and left rear tire exploded and ripped fender off of SUV. No notice of wear prior to this incident. Witness driver pulled over and told me that his wife noticed a huge bubble in the tire right before the tread fell apart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551535, filed 2013-11“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”
NHTSA complaint #560063, filed 2001-02“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 2001-03Tires: 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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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