2003 Mitsubishi Montero
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2003 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2003 Mitsubishi Montero recalls 2
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Fix: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EX…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FACING FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FUEL TANK LEVELING VALVE MAY NOT MAINTAIN PROPER SEALING IN THE EVENT THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEVELING VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2003 Mitsubishi Montero MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2003 Mitsubishi Montero trims & engines on record
2003 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles on record
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51S23J040994
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51S83J046346
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51SX3J040371
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51S73J028193
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51S23J031325
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51S03J019464
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51SX3J048325
2003 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4NW51S43J015482
Other Mitsubishi Montero model years
2003 Mitsubishi Montero — frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero get?
The 2003 Mitsubishi Montero has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).
How much is a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero worth?
Comparable 2003 Mitsubishi Montero listings run roughly $2,300–$5,900, typically around $3,288 (from 8 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.