2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Newest first.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fill SUV with gas and it all leaked out under the SUV.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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.
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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…
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. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10016137Transfer case oil quantity - service manual revision.
- 10010792Corrected automatic a/c compressor controller terminal voltage table - service manual revision.
- 10010505Immobilizer system information update (2004 models).
- 10007558Remote keyless entry (all 2004 models).
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