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2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, but owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
54
Crashes / fires
14 / 0
Injuries / deaths
14 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Electrical System7
Engine and Engine Cooling6
Structure5
Power Train5
Steering3
Visibility3
Service Brakes3
Tires2
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 8
  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
  • Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal — 2
  • Electrical System › Horn — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
  • Steering › Rack and Pinion — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 89,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Sep 4, 2022
I checked and there's several recalls on the vehicle and I purchase it last year from the dealership and I never received anything about the recalls and now my vehicle doesn't want to start it lock me out.
Engine · reported Aug 3, 2021
I have a 2002 Mitsibishi Montero Sport.I was driving home from work, and all the sudden i couldn't steer. I had no steering, Lost power to vehicle and battery light came on. Wasnt sure what happened, looked under the hood and noticed belts were off. Went and got new ones and noticed when trying to put the mew belts on the bolt on the crankshaft pulley was loose and the pin was broken making that pulley loose.I was lucky that I decided to take a street with less traffic otherwise I could of gotten into an accident.This should definitely be a RECALL.
Structure · at 140,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2017
The hood flew up when safety latch failed to hold it,, plus brake line troubles as well as gas tank fill pipe all rusted out,, hood was on highway at about 30mph an wrapped arround windshield,,
Service Brakes · at 155,500 miles · reported Sep 6, 2017
My mechanic said that the hydraulic brake booster has been manufactured improperly which resulted in leakage of the pressurized nitrgen gas from inside the accumulator. The loss of this gas pressure resulted in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied and can delay first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time and should be on the safety recall list no. Sr-01-008revii. He said this bulletin supercedes sr-01-008revi. He said that mitsubishi should replace the old hydraulic brake booster accumulator with the new…
Service Brakes · at 175,000 miles · reported Mar 27, 2017
My mitsubishi montero limited started making a strange noise from under the dash while driving. One day while driving when I applied the brake the pedal went all the way to the floor. I did some research and found a recall for the brake hydraulic booster for this vehicle but my VIN number is not showing a recall. When I contacted mitsubishi all they would say is it's not covered under the recall. I don't understand

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

Owners report air bags problems most often (11 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 89,000 miles.

Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.