2002 Mitsubishi Montero Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2002 is making the same sounds as the listing below from which a recall was ordered. I contacted Mitsubishi and was told that the VIN number did not match the ones being recalled. They told me that I had to make a complaint even if the SUV is the same year and model. The recall states that it can cause a crash and it is very costly to replace. Mitsubishi Montero 2002 (02) Mitsubishi recall campaign no.: component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum recall date (y/m):2001/08 defect: vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183354, filed 2007-02, 98,000 miles“Antenna raising motor broke and now when car is turned on or off, it makes a very loud noise as it attempts to retract/extend the antenna. Paid to have this repaired at dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10259583, filed 2009-02, 28,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V428000Sep 1, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual…Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1998–2004, Eclipse 1998–2005, Diamante 1998–2004 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10145181Aug 8, 2018This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006…
- 10130468Feb 27, 2018This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment…
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
68 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology