2002 Mitsubishi Montero Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“I also own a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero ltd. I have owned it for 6 years and have had to replace the brakes 6 times. I drive up and down the southern ca mountains, and have experienced the same same shaking a shimming as I have heard other owners express. The brakes continually wear with black dust around the wheels, and make the grinding and groaning sounds as well. I have not attempted to contact Mitsubishi regarding this problem, but however, am realizing that it has become a real issue, and continues to cost upwards of $600 each time I have to replace the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321902, filed 2010-03, 60,000 miles“Takata recall I have problem with my security alarm system it goes off for no reason and also the horn when the weather drops cold the horn going off continuously my mechanic change the horn relay more than 3 times but the issue still the same. I don't understand these two issues are connected or not but I need help.”
NHTSA complaint #11063563, filed 2018-01“Re safety recall sr-04-008 fm Mitsubishi for 2002 Montero, having safety notice authorized by dealership in rota, spain. The consumer was informed that the recall did not apply to her vehicle any longer.”
NHTSA complaint #10101558, filed 2004-11“This vehicle has had multiple problems which the dealership, on multiple attempts to fix, has not been able to fix failure. Initially, the vehicle was leaking fuel at the passenger rear wheel well. This has occurred on 3 separate occasions. No reason for this was found upon inspection. The 3rd time there was fuel leakage, there was also a failure of the engine in which hesitating and stalling occurred. The ses light did initiate. Initially the solenoid was replaced. 6 days later the same thing occurred and the ses light did again come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #769049, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 26% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsEquipment
3 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.
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