1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 77 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 16–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero Sport | Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 6 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5 |
| Equipment | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 5 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.