2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and problems

The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls

Recall 04V-095: Equipment

Reported Feb 20, 2004 · 491 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Air Bags	1
Seat Belts	1
Power Train	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 120,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 200,000 miles · reported Oct 21, 2015

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 stated that the vehicle leaked fuel when parked on inclines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 146,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2014

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 no use for the heat till now and never drove it far enough till today when I noticed the heat gauge and heard it boiling over with steam coming out of the hood.

Power Train · at 67,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2009

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 to a mechanic who removed all the electric connectors and pronounced the car fixed. 2 days later the a/t temp light came on again I was sent to a transmission specialist who changed the transmission 2 weeks later the light is on again anytime I drive more that 40 miles.

Air Bags · at 15,000 miles · reported Jan 5, 2006

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 was able to latch after the accident. The contact sustained back and neck injuries along with loss of movement to the hand. During the accident, the contact's knee hit the steering column because of the seat belt failure. The police determined the speed of the vehicle was 60 MPH at the time of the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: 04V-095 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (2 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 120,000 miles.

Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.