2002 Mitsubishi Montero Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- 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, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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 was driving home from work and notice my truck had died while slowing to make a right turn at a light..noticed the brake and battery light came on...I restarted the car then tried to make a quick left on my street and couldn't steer my car...I had to use all my strength to turn the steering wheel...had to make a hard turn because on coming traffic was coming and I couldn't speed up or really brake...luckily I made the turn coasted a bit heard a loud clacking under my hood coasted to side of road where I wouldn't be in middle of road...I lost all power steering...tried to crank it wouldn't…”
NHTSA complaint #10510149, filed 2013-04, 126,000 miles“Our accident occured while towing a pop up trailer. We are experienced driver's and have been towing a trailer for more than 12 years. While traveling at approximately 55 MPH, suddenly and without warning I was unable to control the car. We were traveling on a straight section of highway in the right lane. The road conditions and weather conditions were good. There were no tire failures on the car or the trailer. The steering wheel started rocking and soon we had no control of the car. The front end felt as though it was nose plowing. The car swerved into the left lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005511, filed 2003-02, 13,388 miles“I have taken the Mitsubishi a number of times to dealer for two different problems concerning steering. Concord Mitsubishi kept telling us that the problems were either fixed or it was normal, but the problems recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10187246, filed 2007-04, 65,000 milesRelated 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 12 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 36% |
| 1991 | 4 | 22% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 20% |
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 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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