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Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows40
model years1998–2003 (6)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mitsubishi.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2003montero-sport-2003-brake-rotor-pad-wearBrake rotor and pad wear with vibrationSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC52004-01 → 2009-01832026-10-02
2003montero-sport-2003-horn-sounding-continuouslyHorn sounding continuously until fuse removedELECTRICAL SYSTEM52003-12 → 2014-12832026-10-02
2003montero-sport-2003-transmission-shift-engageAutomatic transmission delayed engagement and shift faultsPOWER TRAIN62003-04 → 2005-07832026-10-02
2003montero-sport-2003-hydraulic-brake-boosterHydraulic brake booster loss of pedal assistSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82010-11 → 2015-05832026-10-02
2003montero-sport-2003-fuel-leak-tankFuel leakage from tank and fuel systemFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE82003-12 → 2015-07832026-10-02
2003montero-sport-2003-airbag-non-deploymentFrontal air bags not deploying in a crashAIR BAGS52006-03 → 2015-02832026-10-02
2003montero-sport-2003-sudden-accelerationUnintended acceleration or stuck acceleratorVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE42003-07 → 2013-12832026-10-02
2002montero-sport-2002-frame-rustFrame and undercarriage rustSTRUCTURE42013-05 → 2017-09612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-brake-lossBrake pedal and braking loss, booster and line failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC52002-05 → 2017-09612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-oil-sludgeEngine oil sludge and oil pump failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32004-01 → 2005-10612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-tire-blowoutTire blowouts while drivingTIRES32002-11 → 2002-12612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-wiper-arm-detachWindshield wiper arm detaching from mountVISIBILITY22005-06 → 2010-02612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-airbag-no-deployAir bags not deploying in crashesAIR BAGS102002-12 → 2010-11612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-horn-soundingHorn sounding without input, linked to air bag wiringELECTRICAL SYSTEM52007-02 → 2015-10612026-10-03
2002montero-sport-2002-crankshaft-boltCrankshaft bolt and pulley failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22008-01 → 2021-08612026-10-03
2001montero-sport-2001-brake-booster-accumulatorHydraulic brake booster accumulator and ABS unit failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC222002-05 → 2022-112452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-recall-01v254001-repairRecall 01V254001 remedy refused or recurredSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC522002-04 → 2022-102452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-brake-rotor-warpingFront and rear brake rotor warping and shudderSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82002-04 → 2004-092452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-horn-sounding-unpromptedHorn sounding without commandELECTRICAL SYSTEM322004-05 → 2024-082452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank and fuel line leaksFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE52005-03 → 2018-032452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS122002-08 → 2006-062452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-frame-corrosionFrame and underbody corrosionSTRUCTURE52005-07 → 2016-082452026-10-05
2001montero-sport-2001-engine-knock-seizureEngine knock, oil starvation and engine failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82002-12 → 2008-112452026-10-05
2000montero-sport-2000-frame-corrosionFrame and underbody corrosion or fractureSTRUCTURE122009-12 → 2018-11982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-crankshaft-pulleyCrankshaft pulley or bolt separationENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52005-09 → 2012-05982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-brake-vacuum-hose-recallBrake vacuum hose recall 01V027000 and parts delaysSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC52001-03 → 2003-12982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-brake-pad-rotor-wearRepeated brake pad and rotor replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC42000-09 → 2003-11982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-trans-temp-lightAutomatic transmission temperature light and overheatingPOWER TRAIN82003-12 → 2006-12982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-vibration-alignment-sagVibration, alignment and rear suspension bottoming outSUSPENSION102000-08 → 2005-01982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal crashesAIR BAGS82002-01 → 2013-05982026-10-06
2000montero-sport-2000-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration or lungingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62001-01 → 2016-10982026-10-06
1999montero-sport-1999-crank-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt looseningENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52002-11 → 2016-10402026-10-07
1999montero-sport-1999-trans-warning-lightTransmission overheat and neutral warning lightsPOWER TRAIN42003-07 → 2009-05402026-10-07
1999montero-sport-1999-brake-vibration-wearBrake vibration and pad wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC42000-09 → 2001-08402026-10-07
1999montero-sport-1999-rear-leaf-springCracked rear leaf springsSUSPENSION22002-07 → 2006-12402026-10-07
1999montero-sport-1999-vehicle-fireVehicle fireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE32003-09 → 2005-02402026-10-07
1998montero-sport-1998-wiper-motor-failureWindshield wiper motor burnoutVISIBILITY22005-06 → 2008-01352026-09-24
1998montero-sport-1998-crankshaft-pulley-bolt-failureCrankshaft pulley bolt failure and power steering lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING152000-11 → 2011-08352026-09-24
1998montero-sport-1998-battery-alternator-failureBattery and alternator electrical failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM52000-08 → 2012-06352026-09-24
1998montero-sport-1998-airbag-failed-to-deployAirbags failed to deploy in collisionAIR BAGS22005-01 → 2011-06352026-09-24

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mitsubishi Montero Sport [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/montero-sport
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mitsubishi_montero_sport_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mitsubishi Montero Sport},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/montero-sport}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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