2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Review
Price Estimate: $1,261 - $2,045





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Bennington, VT
2 listings
- 219,376 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- Arko Auto Sales (429 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: 12-17-2024- 211,183 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- West Coast Car Sales (2,444 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Salem, OR
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: JA4LS21R84J004257
Stock: 004257
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-01-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Vermont
$234/mo for Montero Sport LS
Montero Sport LS
vs
$185/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Owner Reviews
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I LOve My Montero Sport
5 out of 5 starsDown 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
4.13 out of 5 starscombattracker5, 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 … have never had a wheel alignment as one has never been needed, even though I drive over logs and rough terrain on my property and on local BLM fishing holes. I am a stickler about doing maintenance ahead of schedule, such as fluids. Back seats fold flat for my 6 foot carcas to sleep when out with the bears.
I require a 4WD
4.38 out of 5 starsTracker, 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 … different drive belt. It rides rough, but it is tough! I cannot figure out why the resale value has been so low on these models. This is a much better off-road vehicle than my Yukon XL.
Not a mere show piece.
5 out of 5 starsReggie, 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 … above knee deep, traverses narrow passes, handles well over snow and ice, amply protected underbelly and axles over boulders especially submerged ones, coasts effortlessly @ 85 mph on freeways and gives 18 mpg combined. Add to it killer looks. The last Mits with a body on frame construction.
2004 Montero Sport Highlights
LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $23,999 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $234/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 43.4 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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