MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mitsubishi Montero

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:49.856Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006
2002: 111 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199431
199586
199627
199763
199874
199940
200051
2001166
2002111
200339
20045
20051
20064

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, A CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD AS SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130815

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130109

LOUD NOISE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD CHIRPING AND VIBRATING .

NHTSA ODI report, 20120824

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20190724

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BRAKES SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20020625

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20011001 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 LEAKAG

Remedy: 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 RECEI

Campaign 01V254001 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 111
R 20040830 — fuel system, gasoline

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

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 04V319000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060524 — RQ (closed 20061012)

BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR FAILURE

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V319000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.