2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

3 recalls — 7 complaints

04V428000 Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXP... Read more
100,432 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
04V319000 Jul 6, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
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 THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
44,214 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
04V095000 Feb 20, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHTS AS STATED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.
Consequence
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.
491 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: Jan 31, 2021
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 ve... Read more
STEERING Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: Jan 31, 2021
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 ve... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 29, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2016
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 9, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 9, 2007
Incident date: Oct 4, 2007
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 13, 2005
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 13, 2005
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

EPA Fuel Economy — 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 13.0 18.0 15.0 Premium $4,600

CO2 Emissions: 592.5 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI MONTERO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE98042 Opened: Jul 31, 1998 — Closed: Sep 3, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
REAR FOLDING SEAT DISENGAGEMENT
A POLICE REPORT RECEIVED BY ODI ALLEGED THAT DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RIGHT REAR FOLDING SEAT DURING A SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER INCIDENT PERMITTED ITS OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED
PE90034 Opened: Jan 22, 1990 — Closed: Mar 15, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
STEERING COUPLING BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE89131 Opened: Jun 19, 1989 — Closed: Sep 6, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
FUEL HOSE
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PE88083 Opened: Jul 18, 1988 — Closed: Oct 21, 1988
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986
SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

MITSUBISHI MONTERO — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MONTERO across all model years (1984–2004).

47 Total Recalls
994 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
84 Reported Crashes
18 Reported Fires
8 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 0 6 View
2005 0 1 View
2004 (current) 3 7
2003 2 53 View
2002 3 132 View
2001 4 213 View
2000 2 68 View
1999 2 47 View
1998 4 91 View
1997 2 85 View
1996 2 40 View
1995 2 106 View
1994 5 35 View
1993 3 17 View
1992 4 18 View
1991 2 22 View
1990 1 25 View
1989 2 10 View
1988 1 1 View
1987 1 4 View
1986 1 8 View
1984 1 0 View

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