2002 Mitsubishi Nativa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nativa years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa. That is the most of any Nativa model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,333 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 15,333 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mitsubishi Nativa recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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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.
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.
Power faiure to my 2002 mitsubishi nativa. On several occasions i've tried to start my suv and although battery is new and no lights left on it does not start. I've had to jump start my vehicle. I know someone who also has a mitsubishi montero sport who have experienced this. *ak
The vehicle stalled at a low speed.*jb
Other Mitsubishi Nativa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Nativa | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 Nativa | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Nativa | 1 | 2 |
See all Mitsubishi Nativa problems by year, every Mitsubishi model, or the Mitsubishi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nativa model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.