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2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, most often about the brakes (20% of complaints, typically around 148,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Montero Sport model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Brakes
11 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 148,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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…
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,,
Air bags
11 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front impact crash, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained to the back and neck. There was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were on the scene, and a report…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. While the vehicle was stopped, another vehicle rear ended it and pushed it into three other vehicles. The front passenger air bag partially deployed but the driver side front air bag did not deploy at all. The contact sustained multiple injuries. A police report was…
Engine
7 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
I had a bad 02 sensor replaced on my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport in june 2006. A month later another 02 sensor needed to be replaced. Total expense was $600+.
Electrical
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: horn, alternator/generator/regulator.
Horn button when the accessory socket is in use or not in use,the horn continues to blow when the button is released. Therefore the fuse to the horn must be disconnected at all times. I had it put on a diagnostic machine and in order to have this fixed it will cost $1300 because the problem has to do with the air bag.…
2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The horn sounds for no reason, when the temperature drops below 55degrees. I must remove the fuse to silence it. It is state required safety equipment. I contacted the lancaster, pa Mitsubishi dealer but they won't reply. The problem started in the winter when the temperature dropped…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact stated that during a routine inspection, the contact was advised that the frame was rotting and there were twenty two inch-long fractures found in the frame. A dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
Brought 2002 Montero Sport for inspection inspector told me the rear frame and undercarriage was rotten vehicle was not to be driven. What do I do with vehicle now that I just paid it off and I cant drive?
Transmission
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: axle assembly, transfer case (4-wheel drive), automatic transmission.
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…
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.
Steering
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages.
A month after my vehicle was purchased we had a number of problems, the rear differential was cracked, leaking windshield washer fluid and now the steering isn't working in the manner it should. The car is all over the road and while stopping yesterday the steering wheel completely rolled to the left. Then while on a…
At 25 MPH something broke and the vehicle made a sudden left turn. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770767
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, rearview mirrors/devices.
Dt: the windshield wiper arm would stick on driver's side of the windshield, and then it would come back. This happened 5 or 6 times, then the windshield wiper arm got stuck over the windshield molding. When the consumer got out of vehicle to adjust the problem he noticed it was loose from the bolt mount. Consumer…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. He stated that while driving 60 MPH when it was raining and the wipers were on, the left side windshield wiper extended off of the windshield but it was still attached to the wiper motor. He noticed that the wiper was also slightly detached from the metal mounting. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake booster accumulator failure
Summary
In october 2001, mitsubishi notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 01v-254) to remedy a defect condition that could result in a leak of pressurized nitrogen gas from the hydraulic brake booster accumulator in approximately 39,000 model years (my) 2001-2002 mitsubishi montero vehicles produced from december 12, 1999 through june 20, 2001. According to mitsubishi, the accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been manufactured improperly, which over a period of time may result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator. The loss of this gas pressure may result in an abnormal noise from the left side of
Questions about the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (11 complaints, typically around 148,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Montero Sport model year since 2000, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.