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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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.

“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 break.”

NHTSA complaint #10081883, filed 2004-07

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200325%
200211%
200174%
200036%
199845%
199735%
199614%
199522%
199014%

Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero

Brakes
11 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero

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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