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2003 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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| Jul 6, 200404V319000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storageIF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V319000
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Owner complaints by component83
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 16 | 19 |
| Power train | 15 | 18 |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 12 |
| Air bags | 9 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 7 | 8 |
| Suspension | 6 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 6 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 5 |
| Structure | 4 | 5 |
| Equipment | 4 | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 | 4 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Plug wires seem to have continual manufacturers mistakes, the oil is forced to direct a path to the plugs caused to misfire”
- Electrical system
“"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 finding issue”
- Engine and engine cooling
“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.”
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recent, 04V428000 (reported September 1, 2004), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Mitsubishi Montero?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.