2004 Mitsubishi Montero problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (1)
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Compared against other Mitsubishi Montero model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (43)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-06-23 · Steering“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. hwy driving, without the use of brakes, the frequent "chirping" sounds still occur. under medium to heavy braking, the vehicle shudders and shakes. this specific sound is …”
2017-09-29 · Unknown Or Other“there are holes in frame in front area the rest of frame from conver is ok wanted to know what or how get fixed this was like this when i purchased it if i need to send photos let me know some how it was missing the callic conver that i noticed the holes on both sides it was also blownen beak lights out i pay & 98 to have fix…”
2014-09-09 · Service Brakes · 189,000 mi“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. also, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the driver side of the instrument panel when the brakes were applied. th…”
2007-10-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 125,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi montero. the contact stated that the instrument panel brake lights illuminated. in addition, there was a complete loss of brake power. the contact stated that he would have to pump the brake pedal. the dealer stated that the diagnoses pulled approximately 20 different codes. as of october 9, 2007, the dea…”
2005-09-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc · 8,000 mi“dt: the contact states the brakes had less than 8,000 miles on them before they needed to be changed, and were changed in may 2005. currently, need new front brakes . the dealer and mitsubishi pointed the finger at each other. the brakes were making a squeaking/grinding noise.*ak …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.