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1997–2004 · 8 model years

Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 347 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200097 complaints
Most recalls19993 recalls
Crashes reported57in owner complaints
Injuries reported483 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02550751001997: 29 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 35 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 33 complaints, 3 recalls2000: 97 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 63 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 54 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 31 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 5 complaints, 1 recalls19971998199920002001200220032004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 Montero Sport—15–17 mpg151010
2003 Montero Sport—15–18 mpg0316241
2002 Montero Sport—15–18 mpg054140141
2001 Montero Sport—16–18 mpg1638380
2000 Montero Sport—15–17 mpg197171121
1999 Montero Sport—16–20 mpg3334440
1998 Montero Sport—17–21 mpg1355140
1997 Montero Sport—17–21 mpg1292110

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling59
  • Service brakes, hydraulic53
  • Power train45
  • Air bags41
  • Electrical system38
  • Steering32
  • Structure29
  • Suspension28