2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and problems

The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2004 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 Montero Sport model years — 5th most.

1recalls

5complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

120,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

Feb 20, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V095000 · 491 vehicles

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.

Original NHTSA wording

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).

Original NHTSA wording

THIS INFORMATION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CONSUMERS LOADING THEIR VEHICLES BEYOND THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

Remedy & notes

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.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004 vs. other Mitsubishi Montero Sport years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the latest from Feb 20, 2004 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (2), air bags (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.