Most common 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Nativa complaints by model year
Best Nativa years: 1998. Compare all years →
1999 Mitsubishi Nativa recalls (3)
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
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…
Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the transmission control unit to limit vehicle speed to below approximately 30 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated in the four-wheel-drive low range, an additional label describing the proper…
1999 Mitsubishi Nativa engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 22 / 20 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 20 / 18 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 20 / 17 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Nativa rates few complaints: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Nativa at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa?
The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa, the most recent from September 1, 2004 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Nativa?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Mitsubishi Nativa years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 57,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.