2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,412miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,412 miles.
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.
“A month after my vehicle was purchased we had a number of problems, the rear differential was cracked, leaking windshield washer fluid and now the steering isn't working in the manner it should. The car is all over the road and while stopping yesterday the steering wheel completely rolled to the left. Then while on a gravel road the wheel completely spun around. I called another dealership today and they said there was a recall on the steering, but the Mitsubishi headquarters said there aren't any recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10000284, filed 2002-12, 11,325 miles“While driving, brakes will lock up, and then steering locks up. This can happen at any time. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause. Consumer states brakes and steering locked on highway two times in five months.”
NHTSA complaint #8007564, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
11 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
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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