2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
2 recalls, 53 complaints - 75 TSBs
04V428000 Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXP... Read more
04V319000 Jul 6, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FACING FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FUEL TANK LEVELING VALVE MAY NOT MAINTAIN PROPER SEALING IN THE EVENT THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEVELING VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
6 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG HESITATION AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT M... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 12, 2015
Incident date: May 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN PUT THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 8, 2015
Incident date: May 3, 2015
A SIREN SOUND CAME ON. MY HUSBAND PROCEEDED TO GET OF THE ROAD. IN HIS ATTEMPT, THE BRAKES BECAME VERY HARD TO PRESS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AS THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. HE THE PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. AAA WAS CALLED TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO A ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 4, 2014
Incident date: Dec 4, 2014
THE HORN GOES OFF BY ITSELF THE PADS WHERE STUCK AND IT COST $1000 TO REPAIR SINCE IT NEEDS TO REMOVE THE STEERING AIRBAG,THIS SHOULD BE ON A RECALL.THIS HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WHO HAS SAME MODEL ON MITSUBISHI FORUMS FOUND HERE HTTP://MITSUBISHIFORUM.COM/FORUM/MITSUBISHI-MONTERO-MONTERO-SPORT-14/HO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 4, 2014
Incident date: Dec 4, 2014
THE HORN GOES OFF BY ITSELF THE PADS WHERE STUCK AND IT COST $1000 TO REPAIR SINCE IT NEEDS TO REMOVE THE STEERING AIRBAG,THIS SHOULD BE ON A RECALL.THIS HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WHO HAS SAME MODEL ON MITSUBISHI FORUMS FOUND HERE HTTP://MITSUBISHIFORUM.COM/FORUM/MITSUBISHI-MONTERO-MONTERO-SPORT-14/HO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD PIERCING SOUND WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 29, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND A BUZZER. I THEN WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND STOP BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT BUDGE. IT WAS LIKE THERE WAS A BRICK UNDER IT. THERE WAS NO WAY OF STOPPING SAFELY. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO YOU THE TRANSMI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 2, 2013
I WAS DRIVING, STARTED HEARING OOZING SOUND THEN I APPLIED BRAKES, VERY HARD AND WON'T GO DOWN. THEN I PULLED OVER THE SIDE CURB AND THE CURB STOPPED THE CARD. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 16, 2013
Incident date: Jul 9, 2013
MY HYDRAULIC BRAKE STOP WORKING I HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THE REPAIR IS 2500 MY CAR IS A 2003 WITH 90000 MILE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 5, 2013
Incident date: Jan 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS, EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 28, 2012
Incident date: Sep 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND A CONTAINER HAD TO BE USED TO KEEP THE FUEL FROM LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL WAS SEEPING THROUGH THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER AD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2011
Incident date: Oct 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE PARKED, THE HORN BEGAN TO SOUND CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO STOP THE HORN. THE FAILURE RECURRED DIFFERENT TWICE, BOTH TIMES DURING COLDER WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 14, 2011
Incident date: Feb 3, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THERE WAS A LIGHT BLINKING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AN ALARM WENT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED IN ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2003 MONTERO LIMITED AND SUDDENLY MY BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR HAD A HIGH PIERCING NOISE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A NEAR BY MITSUBISHI DEALER IN MARLOW HEIGHTS MARYLAND ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IF IT WAS THE ACCUMULATOR THEY WOULD FIXED IT AT NO CHARGE. HOWEVER, AFTER THEIR REVIEW IT THEY SAID ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2003 MONTERO LIMITED AND SUDDENLY MY BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR HAD A HIGH PIERCING NOISE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A NEAR BY MITSUBISHI DEALER IN MARLOW HEIGHTS MARYLAND ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IF IT WAS THE ACCUMULATOR THEY WOULD FIXED IT AT NO CHARGE. HOWEVER, AFTER THEIR REVIEW IT THEY SAID ... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT WAS ROTATING THE TIRES WHEN HE NOTICED ONE OF THE STUDS ON THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE STUD WAS REPLACED. THE SAME FAILURE HAS SINCE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 29, 2009
Incident date: Jan 26, 2009
IN 2007 I HAD THE BRAKES TO MY 2003 MITSUBUSHI MONTERO LIMITED REPLACED BECAUSE I FELT THEY MY TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AS DESIRED. AFTER HAVING THE BRAKES REPLACED IT APPEARS THAT THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY ASSURED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BR... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, SHE HEARD A POPPING SOUND. SHE HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS TWISTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, SHE HEARD A POPPING SOUND. SHE HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS TWISTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 19, 2008
Incident date: May 5, 2008
LOUD HUMMING NOISE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR END. EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. GOT LOUDER THE HIGHER THE MPH WENT. HAD MECHANIC INSPECT AND FOUND THE ARM FROM THE WHEEL TO THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS SEPARATED AND ABOUT TO COME APART. MISTUBISHI DEALER REPAIRED AND CHARGED 2100.00 TO FIX. *T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jul 12, 2007
Incident date: Jun 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE FROM WARM TO HOT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE DEALER WERE BOTH ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 5, 2007
Incident date: Feb 5, 2007
I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 MITSUBISHI TO WORK ON FEBRUARY 5,2007, AT 6:30 A.M. WHEN, ALL AT ONCE I HEARD A GROANING NOISE AND THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE "ENGINE FAILURE" LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFFENED AND JUST LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO AN AUTO REPAIR STATION/WREC... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 30, 2006
Incident date: Nov 28, 2006
I WAS OPERATING A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO WHEN I REAR ENDED A MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND PROJECTED IT INTO 2 OTHER VEHICLES...... HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY MONTERO, HOWEVER, MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. I WAS PROJECTED INTO THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN MY HEAD WENT THROUGH THE WINDS... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
RECENT INCIDENT OF RIGHT BACK WHEEL DISPLAYING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND IMPAIRING DRIVING, AS WELL AS REPEATED INCIDENTS OF BRAKE WEAR, MALFUNCTION AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISES. REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF REAR RIGHT ROTOR. DRIVER WAS IN FEAR FOR HER SAFETY. *NM
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
RECENT INCIDENT OF RIGHT BACK WHEEL DISPLAYING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND IMPAIRING DRIVING, AS WELL AS REPEATED INCIDENTS OF BRAKE WEAR, MALFUNCTION AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISES. REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF REAR RIGHT ROTOR. DRIVER WAS IN FEAR FOR HER SAFETY. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
RECENT INCIDENT OF RIGHT BACK WHEEL DISPLAYING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND IMPAIRING DRIVING, AS WELL AS REPEATED INCIDENTS OF BRAKE WEAR, MALFUNCTION AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISES. REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF REAR RIGHT ROTOR. DRIVER WAS IN FEAR FOR HER SAFETY. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Jun 28, 2006
MITSUBISHI MONTERO 2003 - BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES (1ST AT 19K AND 2ND AT 30K) ON THE ODOMETER. SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER DESCENDING DOWN HILL. IF YOU RIDE THE BRAKES (KEEPING SLIGHT PRESSURE APPLIED WHILE PERIODICALLY APPLYING MORE BRAKE) W... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
5-4-06. 2003 MONTERO CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LIGHT FLASHES SLOWLY. *TS ***NAR***
AIR BAGS
Apr 6, 2006
Incident date: Mar 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH A DEER WAS STRUCK WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO GAIN SPEED, SPUN AROUND, VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER FOUR TIMES IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG WARNING ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Aug 1, 2005
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEM IN NOV. 2004 (REFERENCE NO. 10101312) FUEL LEAKAGE, ACCELERATION/POWER LOSS AT CRITICAL TIMES OF HIGHWAY TRAVEL. SUV IS NOW PARKED DUE FUELING SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND UNRELIABILITY. SUV WAS REPAIRED AT FAZELI MISUBISHI 11/2004. EVEN AFTER KNOW RECALL (PURPORTED) COR... Read more
Fire
TIRES
May 9, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2005
DT: HUSBAND HAD A VEHICLE WRECK, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP ON SNOW. CONTACT FELT TIRES WERE NOT RIGHT FOR CLIMATE. HAD TIRES ROTATED AND PRESSURE CHECKED REGULARLY. WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT THE PSI SHOULD BE 35, BUT THE DOOR STICKER INDICATED 29 PSI. TIRES DID NOT WORK WELL IN SNOW. ALSO, DRIV... Read more
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 9, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2005
DT: HUSBAND HAD A VEHICLE WRECK, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP ON SNOW. CONTACT FELT TIRES WERE NOT RIGHT FOR CLIMATE. HAD TIRES ROTATED AND PRESSURE CHECKED REGULARLY. WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT THE PSI SHOULD BE 35, BUT THE DOOR STICKER INDICATED 29 PSI. TIRES DID NOT WORK WELL IN SNOW. ALSO, DRIV... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 9, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2005
DT: HUSBAND HAD A VEHICLE WRECK, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP ON SNOW. CONTACT FELT TIRES WERE NOT RIGHT FOR CLIMATE. HAD TIRES ROTATED AND PRESSURE CHECKED REGULARLY. WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT THE PSI SHOULD BE 35, BUT THE DOOR STICKER INDICATED 29 PSI. TIRES DID NOT WORK WELL IN SNOW. ALSO, DRIV... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Apr 25, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
DUE TO THE LOCATION OF DRIVERS SEAT BELT ATTACH POINT AND THE SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT HANDLE THE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT UP ON THE HANDLE, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REPLACED MY SEAT EVEN THOUGH IT HAD THE EXACT SAME DESING. THE S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 18, 2004
Incident date: Nov 17, 2004
CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT NEAREST DEALER FOR SERVICE ON RECALL. WHEN DEALER WAS CONTACTED, THEY REFERRED HIM BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER. WHEN CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER HE WAS TOLD TO CALL BACK, THEY AGAIN REFERRED CONSUMER TO DEALER. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER STILL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Oct 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION: SR-04-008 *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON THE RECALL ISSUE AND WAS TOLD IT COULD NOT BE SERVICED AT THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP LOCATION BUT HAD TO BE TAKEN TWO HOURS AWAY TO AN UNRELATED DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE AND TIME. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER WAS NOT OPERATING ON THE DRIVER SIDE. *JB
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Jul 13, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR RIGHT WINDOW BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINEDTHAT HEAT CAUSED THE WINDOW TO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
HESITATION AND STALLING BETWEEN 0-45 MPH AT SLIGHTLY ABOVE 3/4 FULL TANK OF GAS. VEHICLE LEAKS SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITY OF FUEL WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE AT SLIGHTLY ABOVE 3/4 TANK OF GAS. IN ADDITION, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT FILLING PROPERLY AT THE GAS PUMP (PUMP CONTINUALLY SHUT OFF AS IF TANK WERE FULL E... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
HESITATION AND STALLING BETWEEN 0-45 MPH AT SLIGHTLY ABOVE 3/4 FULL TANK OF GAS. VEHICLE LEAKS SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITY OF FUEL WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE AT SLIGHTLY ABOVE 3/4 TANK OF GAS. IN ADDITION, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT FILLING PROPERLY AT THE GAS PUMP (PUMP CONTINUALLY SHUT OFF AS IF TANK WERE FULL E... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE IT SOMETIMES ROLLS BACKWARDS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. *AK *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE IT SOMETIMES ROLLS BACKWARDS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. *AK *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 11, 2004
Incident date: Feb 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO COMPLETE STOP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 21, 2003
Incident date: Jul 10, 2003
MY VEHICLE IS LEAKING RAW FUEL IN MY DRIVEWAY.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 25, 2003
Incident date: Nov 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDE WALL. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NLM WHEN THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO FIRESTONE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE HAD A FLAT BUT THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS NOT A FLAT TIRE BECAUSE IT EXPLODED. *CB *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2003
Incident date: Oct 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE VEHICLE ALWAYS SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED MANY PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND WHILE MAKING TURNS. WHILE DRIVING THE FRO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 17, 2003
Incident date: Oct 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE VEHICLE ALWAYS SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED MANY PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND WHILE MAKING TURNS. WHILE DRIVING THE FRO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2003
AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WAS CAUSING ALL ELECTRICAL OPERATED COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION OR INOPERATIVE. FOR EXAMPLE, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS/INTERIOR LIGHTS/RADIO AND ETC. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 18.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,050 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 18.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,050 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
75 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
DEALER LETTER
Jul 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-004
Apr 24, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-001
Apr 24, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh
DEALER LETTER
Apr 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TIN1800009
Aug 8, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar
TIN1800009
Aug 8, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar
MEDICUpdate517
Feb 27, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-11-35-005
Aug 1, 2011
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MITSUBISHI: 2003-2006 MONTERO. A CORRECTED PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK PROCEDURE. *RM
137
May 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
126
May 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGE COMING LOOSE. *TT
0555001
Apr 1, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR OIL SPECIFICATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0513008
Apr 1, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0134. *TT
0435003
Apr 1, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ABS DATA LIST ITEMS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. TSB REVISION 04-35-003. *MR UPDATE. *TT
113
Jan 1, 2005
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIRE COVER FIT. *TT
54
Dec 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV METER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UPDATE. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV METER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. 8EH
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UPDATED MILLER TOOL INFORMATION. *EH
108
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ASTC CODE 35 OR 37. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
108
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2100. *TT
07012004
Jul 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TOOL SET & FLASHLIGHT DROPPED. *EH
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV METER READING INCORRECT. *EH
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RWD/4WD LIGHT BLINKS. *EH
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
220000 SEATS
REAR SEAT DOES NOT UNLATCH. *EH
0433001
Jan 1, 2004
021520 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING BALL JOINT DUST COVERS AND INNER RETAINERS DURING TIE ROD END BALL JOINT AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARM BALL JOINT REMOVAL. *TT
0435001
Jan 1, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 61 - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0323006
Oct 1, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
0313008
Oct 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL FOR MFI DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0638 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM ARE INCORRECT. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUC
0326002
Aug 1, 2003
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING - IMPROVEMENTS. *TT
0354007
Jun 1, 2003
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE (2003 MODELS). *TT
0326001
May 1, 2003
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NEW FRONT HUB NUTS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
35C
Nov 1, 2002
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ACTIVE SKID & TRACTION CONTROL (ASTC) LIGHT ON AT PDI OR DURING SERVICING. GROUP 35C ASTC SYSTEM. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
0200002
Oct 31, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
FRONT LICENSE PLATE TOOL KIT. *TT
0200001
Oct 29, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
FRONT LICENSE PLATE AND ACTIVE SKID AND TRACTION CONTROL (ASTC) LIGHT DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
10012002
Oct 1, 2002
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TOOL SET & FLASHLIGHT DROPPED. *EH
10012002
Oct 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE STALLING HESITATION. *EH
0427002
Dec 3, 2004
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVE PINION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SERVICE MANUEL REVISION. *EH
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98042
Opened: Jul 31, 1998 , Closed: Sep 3, 1998
REAR FOLDING SEAT DISENGAGEMENT
A POLICE REPORT RECEIVED BY ODI ALLEGED THAT DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RIGHT REAR FOLDING SEAT DURING A SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER INCIDENT PERMITTED ITS OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED
PE90034
Opened: Jan 22, 1990 , Closed: Mar 15, 1990
STEERING COUPLING BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE89131
Opened: Jun 19, 1989 , Closed: Sep 6, 1989
FUEL HOSE
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PE88083
Opened: Jul 18, 1988 , Closed: Oct 21, 1988
SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
MITSUBISHI MONTERO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MONTERO across all model years (1984, 2004).
47
Total Recalls
994
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
84
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI MONTERO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 2 | 53 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 132 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 213 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 68 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 47 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 85 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 106 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 35 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |