2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 38 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,825 mi | 66,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero Sport | Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 5 |
| Power Train | 8 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.