2004 Mitsubishi Montero
Reliability, common problems, recalls and owner complaints
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Recalls on the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
Equipment: labels
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
Fuel system: storage
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…
Equipment: labels
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHTS AS STATED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.
Source: NHTSA
What 5 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2004 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance
- Trims
- LimitedXLS
- Engine
- 3.8L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 3 recall campaigns cover this model year.
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 3 recall campaigns cover this model year. How a specific car holds up depends on its engine, mileage and maintenance record.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2004 Mitsubishi Montero listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.