2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 97 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Engine
16% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was pulling in a sheets station and going into a parking space when my accelerator pedal stuck to the floor and when I left go the brake pedal vehicle kept moving and crashed into a red post which stopped the vehicle then I noticed the gas pedal...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-04
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electrical system
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and horn.
Air bags
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55MPH on rough slippery roads the vehicle slid off the road. After pulling back on the road, the vehicle started fish tailing and went over a twenty foot embankment. The vehicle uprooted a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-06
Service brakes
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
[xxx] license #[xxx] VIN# [xxx]
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.