2013 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Introduction

The 2013 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a midsize SUV that offers a comfortable ride and plenty of interior space. It comes standard with a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 197 horsepower and 208 lb-ft of torque. The Montero Sport is available with either a five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission.

People like the Montero Sport for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and off-road capabilities. However, some people have reported issues with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical system.

Engine

• 3.0-liter V6 Engine
  • Valve Cover Gasket Leak
    • Description/Symptoms: Oil leak from the valve cover gasket.
    • Solution: Replace the valve cover gasket.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Oil Pan Gasket Leak
    • Description/Symptoms: Oil leak from the oil pan gasket.
    • Solution: Replace the oil pan gasket.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $250+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Transmission Slippage
    • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slips out of gear.
    • Solution: Replace the transmission.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Six-Speed Manual Transmission
  • No Issues Found

Suspension

• Front Suspension
  • Strut Mount Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Noise and vibration from the front suspension.
    • Solution: Replace the strut mounts.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Rear Suspension
  • No Issues Found

Electrical

• Battery
  • Battery Drain
    • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly.
    • Solution: Replace the battery.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Starter
  • Starter Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle won’t start.
    • Solution: Replace the starter.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• No Issues Found

Interior

• Radio
  • Radio Display Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Radio display doesn’t work.
    • Solution: Replace the radio.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Heater
  • Heater Blower Motor Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Heater doesn’t work.
    • Solution: Replace the heater blower motor.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
    • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2013 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has some potential issues with its engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical system. However, these issues are not very common and most Montero Sport owners are satisfied with their vehicles. The severity of the issues varies, but most are relatively inexpensive to fix.