2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Review

Name: 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Brand: Mitsubishi
Price: 2950 USD
Rating: 4.6 (26 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,950 - $4,783

2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD 4dr SUV

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Mitsubishi Montero Sport model years

1997

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Attractive inside and out, comfortable front seats, tough body-on-frame construction.

Cons

Soft suspension, lethargic transmission, sloppy steering, no V8 available.

What’s new

The base- and top-level trims, ES and Limited, have been dropped, but their features have been added to the remaining LS and XLS trims. As a result, both the LS and XLS now feature the more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine, as well as standard 16-inch alloy wheels, new roof rails and new interior fabrics.

Edmunds says

Still a decent midsize SUV, the Montero Sport has nevertheless seen better days. It pales in comparison to modern competitors like the Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner and Mitsubishi's own Endeavor.

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2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
LS 4dr SUV
$4,995
- 219,376 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- Arko Auto Sales (275 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Eastlake, OH
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. 3.5 L v6 engine. Automatic transmission. Rear wheel drive. Clean inside and out. **WHERE DO YOU FIND THIS VEHICLE!!** V...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JA4LS21R64J003480
Stock: 003480
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-02-2025
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2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
XLS 4dr SUV
$6,950
- 170,960 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, rental vehicle
- 5 Seats, 14 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Complete Automotive (2,298 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Seattle, WA
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE! IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A 4RUNNER, XTERRA, OR PATHFINDER, AND HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING A NICE ONE, YOU HAVE JUST FOU...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JA4MT31R44J007955
Stock: 11938
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-22-2025

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$176/mo

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The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

1 recall found

Recall Number:: 04V095000
Manufactured from:: 2003-08-20 to 2004-01-29
Number of vehicles affected:: 491
Defect Description:: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHTS AS STATED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.
Defect Consequence:: THIS INFORMATION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CONSUMERS LOADING THEIR VEHICLES BEYOND THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Corrective Action:: 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.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

Mitsubishi Montero Sport Owner Reviews

4.6

26 reviews

5(69%)

4(23%)

3(8%)

2(0%)

1(0%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

I LOve My Montero Sport

Down to earth, 04/17/2010

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

After almost 6 yrs of owning it, I can't get rid of it I LOVE my car! This car grows on you, very faithful and it just looks prettier and prettier when it gets old! Hmm ! Unfortunate that it is NOT build anymore, I think I would buy myself a 2nd one. The others Endeavour and Outlander are just not the same never will be, it's another car.

92000 miles later

combattracker5, 09/07/2012

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Outstanding 4WD! My 4th one, will keep this one until the wheels fall off. Unbelieveably reliable and extremely low maintenance costs to date. Has had much off road use and almost all rural highway miles. The newer SUVs are much more energy efficient and comfy, but this is one tough, reliable vehicle. Maybe that is why they are so popular at Ft. Bragg and Ft. Lewis army ranger bases. I …

I require a 4WD

Tracker, 08/15/2008

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

I live in serious boonies in the northwest and need a real 4WD vehicle. I have had 3 XLS Sports, sold them all at 60,000 miles. Never had a single problem with any one and have been impressed by the 4WD capability coupled with decent (22 mpg Highway) mileage. The seats are a little short, stopping way before my knees, and it needs side bolsters for where I go. I wish the engine had a …

Not a mere show piece.

Reggie, 07/21/2008

2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

A solid off and on road vehicle. Bought it primarily for off road and touring. Ample seating and cargo. Take it to San Gabriel OHV, CA and Hungry Valley SVRA, CA (Gorman), up Los Angeles National Forest roads when it snows. Have taken it from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree N Park via the Berdoo Trail. It's a XLS A4WD and the rest. Majestically conquers terrain, climbs effortlessly, fords …

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2004 Montero Sport Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,999
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$228/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	43.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
LS 4dr SUV

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