1999 Mitsubishi Montero Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
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 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 authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a crack in the fuel tank. The fuel tank was previously replaced and under warranty; however, the authorized dealer refused to honor the warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250702, filed 2008-12, 88,000 milesRelated 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
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero
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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