2004 Mitsubishi Montero
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 86 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2002 | 111 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Limited: Hydraulic Brake Booster is malfunctioning, making a ("gobble-gobble", squirrel-like chirping sound) almost every time the brake pedal is pressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-23
Also filed under Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving approximately 60 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal was hard to depress. The emergency brake had to be activated in order to stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-09
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-04-14Equipment04V095000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.
Remedy: 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.
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2004-08-30Fuel system, gasoline04V319000 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…
Remedy: 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.
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Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
- Recall 04V095000 · Equipment
- Recall 04V319000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.