2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 20%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 20% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Mitsubishi montero limited started making a strange noise from under the dash while driving. One day while driving when I applied the brake the pedal went all the way to the floor. I did some research and found a recall for the brake hydraulic booster for this vehicle but my VIN number is not showing a recall. When I contacted Mitsubishi all they would say is it's not covered under the recall. I don't understand”
NHTSA complaint #10968765, filed 2017-03, 175,000 miles“I have had several times to take my car to a service center to have my brakes checked and/or replaced. I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport lx that have given me discomfort when having to stop when traveling at speed above 45 MPH. I have been told that the number of time I have replace my brakes are not normal. I have also been told to do a complete brake overhaul which caused me to get 2nd and 3rd opinions which is costly as well. I feel that Mitsubishi should be checked on this model and year for issues related to and not related to crashes over the past 6 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10325910, filed 2010-04, 182,071 miles“My mechanic said that the hydraulic brake booster has been manufactured improperly which resulted in leakage of the pressurized nitrgen gas from inside the accumulator. The loss of this gas pressure resulted in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied and can delay first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time and should be on the safety recall list no. Sr-01-008revii. He said this bulletin supercedes sr-01-008revi. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022029, filed 2017-09, 155,500 miles“The hood flew up when safety latch failed to hold it,, plus brake line troubles as well as gas tank fill pipe all rusted out,, hood was on highway at about 30mph an wrapped arround windshield,,”
NHTSA complaint #11022445, filed 2017-09, 140,000 miles“+brake pads must be changed because of premature wear. Mileage: 17,000.if the truck is stopped, and you press the accelerator, you feel like it would stall, but it keeps going.”
NHTSA complaint #10072955, filed 2004-05, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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