2004 Mitsubishi Montero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. That ranks 10th out of 12 Montero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 189,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | 189,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Limited: Hydraulic Brake Booster is malfunctioning, making a ("gobble-gobble", squirrel-like chirping sound) almost every time the brake pedal is pressed. Hwy driving, without the use of brakes, the frequent "chirping" sounds still occur. Under medium to heavy braking, the…
There are holes in frame in front area the rest of frame from conver is ok wanted to know what or how get fixed this was like this when i purchased it if i need to send photos let me know some how it was missing the callic conver that i noticed the holes on both sides it was also blownen beak…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi montero. While driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal was hard to depress. The emergency brake had to be activated in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the driver side of the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the instrument panel brake lights illuminated. In addition, there was a complete loss of brake power. The contact stated that he would have to pump the brake pedal. The dealer stated that the diagnoses pulled approximately 20…
Dt: the contact states the brakes had less than 8,000 miles on them before they needed to be changed, and were changed in may 2005. Currently, need new front brakes . The dealer and mitsubishi pointed the finger at each other. The brakes were making a squeaking/grinding noise.*ak
Other Mitsubishi Montero years
← 2003 Montero · 2005 Montero →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montero | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 Montero | 39 | 2 |
| 2002 Montero | 111 | 3 |
| 2001 Montero | 166 | 4 |
| 2000 Montero | 51 | 2 |
| 1999 Montero | 40 | 2 |
| 1998 Montero | 74 | 4 |
| 1997 Montero | 63 | 2 |
| 1996 Montero | 27 | 2 |
| 1995 Montero | 86 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.