2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While applying the brake or at a complete stop the vehicle would accelerate suddenly. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle also had vibration problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10091732, filed 2004-10“While driving at any speed vehicle swerved in different directions. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rear axles broke and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10094785, filed 2004-09“2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport experiencing problems with the steering as well as the vehicle bottoming out while driving. While driving the vehicle would wander all over the road and bounces when driven over small bumps in the road. The steering was very loose with 1/8 to 1/4 inches of play. There was also a thumping noise under the driver's left foot. The dealer checked the alignment and stated that everything. The problem continued and worsened over time. The vehicle was taken to a profession tire shop that determined that eh vehicle suspension was the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10121591, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Suspension: 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 complaintsFuel system
4 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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