2002 Mitsubishi Canter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Canter years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 20,389 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Canter problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 20,389 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 39,778 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mitsubishi Canter recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased my 2002 mitsubishi lancer brand new. From day 1, i have had problems with the transmission. It slips and it revvs really high and causes my car to lunge forward. I have taken it in many, many times to be fixed. As i am writing this, my car is in the shop for the transmission. This is a…
The vehicle power steering belt popped and the car has 7000 to 1000 in damage and i've only had the car for six months and not even 12000 miles. This car is costing me 18000 on top of that the cost of damage to get it back on the road. The dealer is not trying to take any blame for this mishap, and…
Other Mitsubishi Canter years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Canter model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.