1999 Mitsubishi Montero suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 10, 2001
“Vehicle has been defective since day one of purchase, upper control arms are bad and bearings in front susupension. Manufacturer and dealer refuse to admit a problem existed, told me to find problem, they would then deal with the vehicle. If the part is defective on my vehicle there are thousands…”
filed Jan 13, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Montero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 Montero | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 Montero | 6 | 12% |
| 1998 Montero | 18 | 24% |
| 1997 Montero | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 Montero | 8 | 9% |
| 1994 Montero | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.