2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.

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Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Fuel System

#21 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Engine & Cooling

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.

Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (2 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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