2004 Mitsubishi Montero
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero recalls 3
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.
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 EX…
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHTS AS STATED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,110) with the same model 3 model-years older ($2,016), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero trims & engines on record
2004 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles on record
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2004 Mitsubishi Montero — frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero?
Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, hydraulic, steering.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero get?
The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).
How much is a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero worth?
Comparable 2004 Mitsubishi Montero listings run roughly $1,700–$4,600, typically around $3,110 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.