Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on a highway during dry road conditions, there was a smell of something burning. The vehicle was pulled over and there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood. The fire department was called who extinguished the fire. There was an the federal safety agency recall, # 99v041000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The worst 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V311002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data...
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer...
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received...
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
See all 12 bulletins for the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
What 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact stated that there was a fire in vehicle. She believed there may have been an explosion because the windows were shattered on the ground. She said that it looked as though the fire came from where the radio and air conditioning system was located on the dashboard. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the fire. The dealership said that she would need to pay for the vehicle to be inspected.
When consumer turns or changes lanes vehicle has excessive movement. Consumer is concerned that vehicle could turn over on the road. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
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Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, fewer than a typical Montero model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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