2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero (third generation, United States) by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS, Front Left, 04-10-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001-2002 Mitsubishi Montero -- 10-12-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero 5 by Xe-32d 4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero 1 by Xe-32d 4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV is a 215-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $33,047 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 215 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Montero measures 190.2 inches long on a 109.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,718 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,047 ($58,371 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD with manual hi-lo transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 23 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in |
| Height | 71.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,718 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mitsubishi MONTERO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 1, 2004 · 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.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE 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.
NHTSA campaign 04V428000
Jul 6, 2004 · 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.
Consequence: IF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign 04V319000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.