2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero Sport years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. That ranks 8th out of 9 Montero Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 160,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.
Risk: This information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
Fix: Owners will be sent replacement labels with instructions on how to install them. The recall began on april 14, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fill suv with gas and it all leaked out under the suv.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact detected the odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure became progressively worse over time. After fully refueling the vehicle, it began to leak fuel at approximatelty four drops per second. The contact also…
Heat gauge is faulty and it will blow hot heat only out of driver side vents and blows cold out of the rest of the vents. Heat gauge says its running fine but it is really overheating to the boiling point. I am not sure how long it has had this problem as i just bought it 2 weeks ago and have had…
2004 mitsubishi montero sport i purchased the vehicle from drivetime and the service engine light came on immediately. It went off after i turned it off. 2 days later the a/t temp light came on. The 4h light came on and the anti lock brake light came on. I called the warranty company and i was sent…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on slippery roads the consumer hit a puddle and rolled over a fence into a water reserve. Upon impact, both frontal airbags failed to deploy and the driver's seat belt failed. The seat belt came unlatched while the vehicle rolled over the fence. The seat belt…
Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport years
← 2003 Montero Sport · 2009 Montero Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Montero Sport | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 Montero Sport | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 54 | 0 |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 63 | 1 |
| 2000 Montero Sport | 97 | 1 |
| 1999 Montero Sport | 33 | 3 |
| 1998 Montero Sport | 35 | 1 |
| 1997 Montero Sport | 29 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero Sport model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.