2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #10992777, filed 2017-06, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. While parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v319000 (fuel system, propulsion system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10732692, filed 2015-07, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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