MYRModel Year Report

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

▲ Better than typical
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:57:24.568Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1997: 29 complaints 1997 1998: 35 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 97 complaints 2001: 63 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2003: 31 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2003: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
199729
199835
199933
200097
200163
200254
200331
20045
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIRE
ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20131204

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and horn.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20060306

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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NHTSA ODI report, 20140627

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1999 ▲ 1998 ◆ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.