1999 Mitsubishi Montero Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 20%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 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 20% of the 40 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.
“I have gone from there is nothing wrong w/ the vehicle to having it at the dealership 4 different times. I hate this vehicle. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #716549, filed 1999-12“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“Received recall notice 99v041000. Contacted dealership & set appointment. Took vehicle for transmission repairs & later picked it up. Smelled burning oil a week later. Took vehicle to mechanic & was informed ventilation hose was relocated at bottom of transmission. Debris was entering hose & going to transmission which was causing damage.”
NHTSA complaint #854525, filed 1999-12“While driving at low speed 5 to 15mph automatic transmission jerked. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was not any longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10026454, filed 2003-07“Consumer was driving 50-55mph and while trying to change gears, vehicle suddenly stopped. Vehicle had 30 thousand miles on it. When dealer was contacted, dealer noted that transmission failure was caused by regular wear and tear after only 30 thousand miles.”
NHTSA complaint #875689, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 8 | 20% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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