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SuspensionPart report

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Suspension Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
28%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 28% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“When this problem was first reported in may 1999, I was told I will experience vibrations in this type of vehicle (SUV). The problem has persistently gotten worse. I was then told it was the tires and a balance would correct the vibrations. I have had the wheels balance twice and the vibrations still exist. Now I'm being told the chasis bearing have sagged.. Should this type of defect be happening on a 5 month old vehicle?”

NHTSA complaint #713940, filed 1999-10

“Problems with tires wearing bad chop wearing on outside and in the middle, front end slanted inward I believe causing tires to wear badly also bad vibration coming from front end as well taken to dealer several times still not corrected they say tires are bad I replaced tires at 18,700 miles still doing same thing noththing has changed car is still at dealer for repair. Automatic transmission at a cold start seems like it does not to go has trouble shifting and very high rpms at 35 MPH taken to drealer several times for service on this they say it is normal for the Montero sport. …”

NHTSA complaint #717282, filed 2000-01

“Highw speed of40mph vehicle shifted with heavy wheel vibration vehicle was unstabled and reported this complaint to the factory. When makin a turn if there was a crack or pot hole in the street the vehicle had a tendency to shift off the wheels leaning to left. If it rains the vehicle would slide to the left.”

NHTSA complaint #751700, filed 2001-09

“Vehcle vibrates while driving at any speed. The vibration is more noticeable when driving over 65 MPH. Problem was reported to the dealership. The tires were changed, a new driveshaft installed and motor mounts replaced. Consumer continues to experience vibration problems with the truck. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #852893, filed 1999-11

“Front end has alot of noise coming from it, and jerks the steering wheel from right to left when hitting bumps. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and said it was normal.”

NHTSA complaint #845635, filed 1999-08

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200338%
2001117%
2000612%
19991128%
19981824%
1997610%
199589%
1994310%
1989110%

Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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