2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: common problems and reliability
One of the better Montero Sport years.
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5 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2004 a good year for the Montero Sport?
Across the 7 Montero Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2004) to 245 (2001). With 5 complaints, the 2004 Montero Sport sits below the model's median of 61.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 Montero Sport
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What owners say across generations
Sentiment is generally positive, with a strong reputation for reliability, value, and off-road capability, particularly for older generations (pre-2010).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Montero Sport. See the full Montero Sport owner picture and every model year.
Other Montero Sport model years
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