Complaints
43
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:112,318 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:28,146 mi
Fires:1
#33 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 112,318 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | 1 | 28,146 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,318
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,146
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 43 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 112,318 mi); Automatic Transmission (5 complaints, avg 28,146 mi); Airbags (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,232 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport include 10 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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