2003 Mitsubishi Montero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero, 3% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,000 miles.
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.
“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 vehicle on the lift and diagnosed that the entire sub frame was severely corroded. The technician stated that the repairs would have been more than what the vehicle was worth. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10724898, filed 2015-06, 162,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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