2004 Mitsubishi Montero Review
Price Estimate: $2,016 - $3,268





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- High-quality interior materials, sharp cabin design, large cargo capacity, excellent off-road capability.
Cons
- Serious lack of power compared to rivals, mediocre on-road handling, cramped third-row seat.
What’s new
The Montero gets a standard tire-pressure monitoring system and a revised gauge cluster. The base XLS model is history, leaving the Limited as the sole trim level for 2004. Rear air conditioning, automatic climate control and dual power seats are now standard.
Edmunds says
An old-school sport-ute that excels off-road, but when it comes to overall performance and passenger-carrying ability, it can't match its more modern rivals.
For sale near San Antonio, TX
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$222/mo for Montero Limited
Montero Limited
vs
$157/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Mitsubishi Montero Owner Reviews
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4.63 out of 5 stars2 Time Montero Owner, 12/11/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
The things that keeps me from selling
my montero with fuel prices on the rise
is that it is awesome to drive, handles
great, great driving visibility which
makes me feel a lot safer driving in
different types of conditions,
comfortable driving on freeway or on a
dirt road, and is as easy to park as a
car. I'm not afraid to be a little
rough on my montero because I know … it
can take it. Very cold A/C, lots of
headroom, turns and handles like a car,
high ground clearance. Downfalls are
that the 3rd row seats are not intended
for adults, is hard to wash, and carpet
length is hard to vacuum. The good
things still outweigh the bad. It is an
awesome driving suv.
3rd Montero
5 out of 5 starsVicvizual, 05/26/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
Why is this my third Montero ?? I've been around many vehicles and cannot find a better bang for my bucks, and great quality and reliability are by far its greatest features. I have never had to worry about being stranded or inconvenienced with a breakdown. Too many people have never had the experience to own a "worry-free" vehicle like this one. Many have come to believe that … changing an alternator, starter, or similar unit is a common maintenance procedure (Most domestic designed vehicles). This is not so with a well-engineered such as Mitsubishi's Montero. Even with delayed maintenance, the Monteros I have owned performed like new until the day I traded them in.
Mountain Climber
5 out of 5 starsSafeInSnow, 01/31/2010
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
My wife and I call this the Mountain Climber. It's ability to grip the road in all conditions (snow, sleet, rain, mud) is amazing. I really wish they would make a 2010 version. Compared w/ all other SUV's, this is the hidden diamond (get it?). 3 rows of seating, HUGE storage, and awesome cabin feel.
Great all around vehicle!
4.75 out of 5 starsShirley Price, 01/02/2006
2004 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
Tired of being pelted with cigarettes, pushed around by wind, and being srayed with garbage truck 'stuff' I traded in my 2004 Toyota MR2 Spider for a Mitsubishi Montero Limited. The Limited has great pick up, a luxury car ride, and every creature comfort. I no longer fear aggressive / distraced drivers, bad weather, not so safe neighborhoods, or buying too many groceries. Its gas mileage … isn't great, but I knew this before purchase. My cost for insurance was a surprise, I guess the rate assumes if I were to hit something it will be flattened. Maybe that's why I like her so much; the Montero is a great mixture of luxury, beauty and brawn.
2004 Montero Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,999 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $222/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 39.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Montero include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
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 – OriginalAcceptable
- 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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