2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,980 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Plug wires seem to have continual manufacturers mistakes, the oil is forced to direct a path to the plugs caused to misfire”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 9, 2017 · Air bags
“"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 find”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2017 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport (Montero Sport 2WD, Montero Sport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–16 / 17–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Montero Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Montero Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 | 29 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 | 35 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 3 | 33 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 | 97 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 | 63 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 0 | 54 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 0 | 31 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
How do I know if my 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
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- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.