CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
Most common 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
What owners report
PLUG WIRES SEEM TO HAVE CONTINUAL MANUFACTURERS MISTAKES, THE OIL IS FORCED TO DIRECT A PATH TO THE PLUGS CAUSED TO MISFIRE
"TAKATA RECALL" WHEN A OIL LEEK ACCOR IN DUE TIME IT AUTOMATICALLY DRIPS DIRECTLY ON ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS.ALSO THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM DOESN'T FUNCTION A READING ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC WHEN FINDING ISSUE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V319000 (FUEL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
PIN IN THE HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLING A/C BELT AND DRIVE BELT CAUSING HARMONIC BALANCER TO SEIZE UP. PIN WAS REPLACED. MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON SHOWING A CODE OF MISFIRE. AS WELL AS HARMONIC BALANCER COMING LOOSE...**5/5/15**..... BELTS COME OFF ON HIGH WAY DOING ABOUT 70 MPH. HARMONIC BALANCER LOOSE AGAIN. CRANK BOLT STUCK AND UN REMOVABLE.BELTS CAME OFF AND GOT CAUGHT IN FAN...UPDATED 07/30/15 *BF UPDATED 9/29/2015*JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHILE STEERING ABRUPTLY, THE VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES LANDING ON ITS ROOF. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport questions
Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Electrical System (5), Air Bags (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has been fixed?
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