4
recalls
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 4 recalls covering 239,491 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1999: 3
Units affected
239K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2003
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2001 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling59
- Service brakes, hydraulic47
- Power train42
- Air bags41
- Electrical system36
- Steering32
- Structure28
- Complaints
- 349
- Crashes reported
- 58
- Fires reported
- 12
- People injured
- 49
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 210K units
- Equipment1 · 491 units
- Power train1 · 10K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 19K units
Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2004 | Mitsubishi Montero, Montero Sport (2004): EquipmentNo. 04V095000 | Other or not stated | 491 |
| Feb 5, 2001 | Mitsubishi Montero Sport (1999-2001): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 01V027000 | Crash risk | 19,000 |
| Oct 2, 2000 | Mitsubishi Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport (1992-1999): Engine and engine coolingNo. 00V311001 | Crash risk | 210,000 |
| Mar 4, 1999 | Mitsubishi Montero Sport (1999): Power trainNo. 99V041000 | Fire | 10,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
4 recalls cover the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, for 239,491 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 59 of the 349 safety complaints about the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, then service brakes, hydraulic (47). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.