2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 11% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 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.
“I had a bad 02 sensor replaced on my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport in june 2006. A month later another 02 sensor needed to be replaced. Total expense was $600+.”
NHTSA complaint #10165322, filed 2006-08, 89,000 miles“Hard knocking noise and oil lamp on immediately after oil has been changed. Checked oil, dip stick showed no oil in engine. Took back to mechanic who performed an oil pump pressure test, diagnosed with no oil pressure recommended take to dealership. Dealership claims problem due to lack of oil changes, have documents proving scheduled maintenance performed as recommended. Vehicle is at the dealership with $4000 worth of work needed to repair sludge in engine that is the result of something other than faulty maintenance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139995, filed 2005-10“On two separate occasions vehicle stalls while driving. Vehicle taken to dealer and unable to duplicate the problem.ak consumer states the 2nd occasion happened during the month of april approx 56 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #8008732, filed 2002-04“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. During an oil change, firestone found a leak in the gasket and valve. The mechanic believed the flow engine valve caused the leak. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and current mileage were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10209553, filed 2007-11Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
11 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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