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1999 Isuzu Rodeo 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.

Metric1999 Isuzu Rodeo1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
NHTSA complaints55033
Recall campaigns32
Service bulletins (TSBs)5277
Investigations30
Crash reports764
Fire reports84
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–2016–20
Median reported incident mileage79,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentIsuzu RodeoMitsubishi Montero Sport
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1935
Suspension855
Structure723
Fuel System, Other560
Engine and Engine Cooling506
Power Train375
Vehicle Speed Control400
Fuel System, Gasoline352

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion840
Brake problems240
Stalling210
Vibration / shaking215
Check engine light200
Hesitation / surging180
Clunking / rattling80
Shifting problems70
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.