Complaints
53
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:149,560 mi
#25 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:105,700 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:105,667 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | — | — | 149,560 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1 | — | 105,700 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 105,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 151,972 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 26,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 58,750 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 12,025 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | 1 | — | 16,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | 16,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 162,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 16,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 4,379 mi |
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