2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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.
“Dealership said there is sludge in engine due to lack of proper maintenance . We've had the oil changed according to the manual but believe that the oil pan is positioned wrong as the dealerships told us that about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch is always left in the bottom of the oil pan when you change the oil, therefore creating sludge. The oil pump has also gone bad on this 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with 62,000 miles. No one will pick up the bill, even though we paid for an extended warranty. We've also put three alternators on it in one month and had the cam seals replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054255, filed 2004-01, 56,000 miles“While driving with vehicle is at full capacity it shutters. Transmission vibrates, and then take off, is very sluggish. Vehicle was taken repair shop four times. However, the problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10089597, filed 2004-08, 15,000 milesRelated 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.
- 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10016137Apr 1, 2005Transfer case oil quantity - service manual revision.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
11 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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