Sell your 1999 Mitsubishi Montero for cash

The 1999 Mitsubishi Montero is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl engines. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy14–15 city / 17–18 highway / 15–16 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,200–$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂555–592 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Montero's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1999 Montero. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the power train, typically around 90,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1999 Mitsubishi Montero recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V035000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the

EquipmentSep 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V428000

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Service Brakes, HydraulicFeb 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V027000

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.

Risk: These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.

Engine and Engine CoolingOct 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V311001

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; Montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and Montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. 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.

Power TrainMar 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V041000

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. Automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission.

Risk: The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.

Common 1999 Montero problems

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero with NHTSA. 8 reports involved a crash and 6 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 8 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Power Train9
  • Suspension6
  • Air Bags5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Equipment5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Power Train90,000 mi
  • Air Bags230,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling134,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling64,000 mi

1999 Mitsubishi Montero service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 77 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling7
  • Power Train7
  • Equipment5
  • Equipment4
  • Power Train4
  • Power Train4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2023 · SR-20-001REV3

    This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2022 · TSB-22-54-003

    This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2019 · TT253

    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2019 · TSB-19-00-008

    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2018 · TT237

    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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Selling a 1999 Montero: questions

How much is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Montero that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Monteros that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Montero with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Montero?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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