Fill SUV with gas and it all leaked out under the SUV.
The worst 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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).
- 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.
Recall number 04V095000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load...
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of...
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 |
What 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact detected the odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure became progressively worse over time. After fully refueling the vehicle, it began to leak fuel at approximatelty four drops per second. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fuel when parked on inclines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Heat gauge is faulty and it will blow hot heat only out of driver side vents and blows cold out of the rest of the vents. Heat gauge says its running fine but it is really overheating to the boiling point. I am not sure how long it has had this problem as I just bought it 2 weeks ago and have had no use for the heat till now and never drove it far enough till today when I noticed the heat gauge and heard it boiling over with steam coming out of the hood.
2004 mitsubishi montero sport I purchased the vehicle from drivetime and the service engine light came on immediately. It went off after I turned it off. 2 days later the a/t temp light came on. The 4h light came on and the anti lock brake light came on. I called the warranty company and I was sent to a mechanic who removed all the electric connectors and pronounced the car fixed. 2 days later the a/t temp light came on again I was sent to a transmission specialist who changed the transmission 2 weeks later the light is on again anytime I drive more that 40 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on slippery roads the consumer hit a puddle and rolled over a fence into a water reserve. Upon impact, both frontal airbags failed to deploy and the driver's seat belt failed. The seat belt came unlatched while the vehicle rolled over the fence. The seat belt was able to latch after the accident. The contact sustained back and neck injuries along with loss of movement to the hand. During the accident, the contact's knee hit the steering column because of the seat belt failure. The police determined the speed of the vehicle was 60 MPH at the time of the incident. *ak updated 01/25/06.
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Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, fewer than a typical Montero Sport model year.
What is the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport year score?
The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 19 highway.
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