2002 Mitsubishi Montero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Montero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (46 complaints, 41%), typically at around 76,620 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 111owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 41% | 76,620 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 19% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 79,654 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3% | 9,142 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 102,933 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: 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 expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
Risk: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began october 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake booster accumulator failure (RQ06007) — opened May 24, 2006, closed Oct 12, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My horn goes off when I turn the steering wheel or hit bumps when driving and when parked and turned off, if its close to freezing it will go off constantly early in the morning before dawn and I have to disconnect the battery or pull the fuse for the horn under the hood fuse panel to stop it. I…
I was driving down the highway, without any prior indication the brake light, and break alarm came on and my breaks went out. All at the same.
My car has 2 recalls and my local Mitsubishi dealer refused to fix the recalls.
We have the car for the past 17 years and we alwasy have a electrical, engine and head lights problems. The dealership said the they can fix it . We paid good money for them to fix it
A/l brake light goes off everytime brake pedals is applied accompanied with an abnormal noise from the dash. There is a nhtsa campaign #01v254002 about a brake booster accumulator defect. I took it to the dealer for possible recall fix but got denied since its not part of their recall campaign…
Other Mitsubishi Montero years
← 2001 Montero · 2003 Montero →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montero | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 Montero | 39 | 2 |
| 2002 | 111 | 3 |
| 2001 Montero | 166 | 4 |
| 2000 Montero | 51 | 2 |
| 1999 Montero | 40 | 2 |
| 1998 Montero | 74 | 4 |
| 1997 Montero | 63 | 2 |
| 1996 Montero | 27 | 2 |
| 1995 Montero | 86 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.