Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  scotts review - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By saldihfo;ihgo; - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Nice car for reliability, needs work on drivetrain. Braking system needs to be stronger and engine needs more power.

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  Montero XLS - 4WD - 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Jarule - January 19 - 10:00 am

  I have experienced some issues with wind noise and the transmission is sort of acting funny. The transmission sort of gives a "kick" when going into high gear. Otherwise, cool SUV.

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  Montero XLS - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Jarule - January 19 - 10:00 am

  As soon as I left the dealership, Ive noticed some issues with my SUV. Terrible wind noise. After several complaints and trips to the dealership, Mitsubishi sent out a rep to inspect my ride. He adjusted the racks but no major improvement. Final verdict - poor vehicle design. Oh, something else, the transmission is sort of whack. It jumps before reaching 75 MPH

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  ...A great bargain overall - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By California - December 18 - 12:33 am

  I had a choice: pay a 16k balloon payment to keep my beloved 4-runner (with 96k miles) after its lease was up, or pay another $1500 and get a brand new montero with no miles. To most it would be a no-brainer, but the day I turned in my 4-rnr, my eyes got a little watery. 6 years and 110k mi. Later, I still think fondly of the Toyota, but if you have to "settle" for another Japanese brand, I have to recommend the montero. With the exception of replacing the steering column at 60k (right when the warranty ran out) I have not had any Major problems with this vehicle. Yes, the gas mileage sucks, but this truck is now a valued family member, & Ill miss it when I find a diesel car that suits me.

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  Rough Ride - 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Timonfan - April 26 - 10:00 am

  The only major complaint I have of my Monetero Sport LS is it rides too much like a truck. For those unfortunate enough to ride in the back seat it is an extremely rough ride. Every little bump jars your body. I recently spent 4 hours in the back of a Montero sport Limited and my back and hips were still hurting the next day.

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  Wont Buy Another One - 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Myarw - September 17 - 6:06 pm

  I have owned my Mitsubishi Montero Sport for four years and I cant wait to unload it. It has many transmission problems. Its very sluggish starting out and has an annoying slip between 2nd and 3rd gears. Its a smooth ride once you get past 3rd gear. The sensors are a big problem, Ive replaced my O2 sensor two times at the tune of $189 each time only to have them go bad again within a year. Then the service engine soon light came on. Now the 4 wheel drive is going bad too. I am trading it soon and cant wait to be rid of it.

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  Would not buy another - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Robk11 - November 22 - 10:00 am

  I like the vehicle. I would not buy another though. The resale loss is outragious . Have had a devil of a time trying to keep the chassis aligned . Excessive tire wear. Vehice is top heavy and likes to wander and sway. Could be a danger in high crosswinds. This is two hands on the wheel vehicle. AC system is very poor at slow engine speeds. You are going to get hot in city driving on a hot day. I have had all these issues looked at by the dealer with no fixes.

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  Just Okay - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Taxi driver - August 24 - 12:53 am

  I find this Montero Sport to be just okay. It rides rough, even with new tires and alignment. It is very noisy with the back windows down at speeds greater than 35 mph. The V6 engine is ok, but it does not have much power. Also, the back seat doesnt have much room. I bought it for traveling with the kids, but am very disappointed.

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  Dissapointed - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By Krocar - August 20 - 10:13 pm

  I purchased my Montero Sport in Sept. 04, when it only had 14,500 miles on it, with some hesitancey, due to low the mileage because of the year. The dealer assured me that there was no need to worry and showed me a carfax report of the vehicle that was prestine. I now have 31,000 miles and it ALREADY needs a new transmission! It was to-good to be true!Also has very minimal power. the truck looks great, but as the old motto says..."looks can be deceiving".

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  Long Term Montero Sport Report - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
  By audioguy - May 5 - 9:13 pm

  I got burned on a used minivan and had to quickly trade for something else. Mitsubishi had a large financial incentive on the 02 Montero Sport (which hurt them later on) so I bought one. While my wife can have the luxury and creature comforts in her ride, I use my car to get me where I want to go. And based on that alone, the Montero Sport does that reasonably well. Its basic transportation, nothing more or less. Its ride is OK, nothing spectacular. The interior comfort is OK, nothing spectacular. The engine and tranny are OK, nothing spectacular. Its a gas hog. I wrecked it in 2004 and it was expensive to fix the front end. I hope to get 125,000 miles out of it.