2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

Recall Date Component Summary
2004-09-01 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

Remedy:

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 EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

2004-07-06 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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.

Remedy:

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.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

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Date Component  
2021-11-05 fuel system

40 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

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Date Component  
2006-05-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10157346
2016-06-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10881447
2015-06-12 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10724898
2015-05-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10715411
2014-12-04 AIR BAGS | STEERING
ODI Number: 10662222
2014-10-22 SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ODI Number: 10649213
2014-08-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10621355
2014-04-29 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10585588
2013-12-19 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10556663
2013-07-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10525110
2013-02-05 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10496520
2012-09-28 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10477373
2011-11-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10433766
2011-02-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10382546
2010-11-15 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10365734
2010-07-13 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 10343029
2009-01-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10256903
2008-07-28 SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10235977
2008-05-19 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10228163
2007-07-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10196197
2007-03-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10184274
2006-11-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10174759
2006-09-07 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10167605
2006-08-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 10164849
2006-05-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10157346
2006-04-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10154690
2005-08-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ODI Number: 10130868
2005-05-09 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | TIRES
ODI Number: 10120243
2005-04-25 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10118410
2004-11-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10101312
2004-10-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ODI Number: 10095315
2004-09-23 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10094148
2004-07-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10080910
2004-07-13 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
ODI Number: 10081883
2004-07-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10075816
2004-02-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10057948
2003-12-21 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10050896
2004-01-12 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10048668
2003-11-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10044205
2003-08-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | INTERIOR LIGHTING | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10037616
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0 Investigations for 2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

61 Service Alerts for 2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

Date Description
2022-04-07 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

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2022-04-07 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

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2012-11-01 020000 SUSPENSION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-11-01 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-11-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-11-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-11-01 140000 AIR BAGS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-12-07 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-12-07 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-12-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-12-07 130000 VISIBILITY

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2012-12-07 200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-08-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-08-28 100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-08-28 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-08-28 130000 VISIBILITY

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-08-28 200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-01-29 160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

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2019-11-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-07-29 350000 EQUIPMENT

This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

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2013-03-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.

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2015-07-22 020000 SUSPENSION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-07-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-07-22 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-07-22 100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2015-07-22 220000 SEATS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-03-05 010000 STEERING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-03-05 100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-03-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-03-05 200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-02-06 010000 STEERING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-02-06 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-02-06 100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-02-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-02-06 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-01-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2013-01-15 160000 STRUCTURE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2018-08-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 – 2006 Montero and 2003 – 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar

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2018-08-08 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 – 2006 Montero and 2003 – 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar

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2019-07-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

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2018-02-27 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.

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2018-02-26 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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2004-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ASTC CODE 35 OR 37. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT

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2004-07-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TOOL SET & FLASHLIGHT DROPPED. *EH

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2004-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RV METER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UPDATE. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT

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2004-10-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RV METER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. 8EH

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2007-05-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB

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2003-08-01 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING – IMPROVEMENTS. *TT

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2006-05-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGE COMING LOOSE. *TT

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2005-04-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C COMPRESSOR OIL SPECIFICATION – SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

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2004-01-01 021520 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING BALL JOINT DUST COVERS AND INNER RETAINERS DURING TIE ROD END BALL JOINT AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARM BALL JOINT REMOVAL. *TT

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2004-01-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 61 – SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

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2003-06-01 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE (2003 MODELS). *TT

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2005-04-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ABS DATA LIST ITEMS – SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. TSB REVISION 04-35-003. *MR UPDATE. *TT

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2002-11-01 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

ACTIVE SKID & TRACTION CONTROL (ASTC) LIGHT ON AT PDI OR DURING SERVICING. GROUP 35C ASTC SYSTEM. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT

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2005-04-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0134. *TT

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105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

DRIVE PINION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SERVICE MANUEL REVISION. *EH

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2003-05-01 107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

NEW FRONT HUB NUTS – SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

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2005-01-01 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

SPARE TIRE COVER FIT. *TT

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2004-09-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

UPDATED MILLER TOOL INFORMATION. *EH

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2004-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2100. *TT

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