Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Mitsubishi Montero has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVE MODE SELECTOR WILL NOT MOVE FROM THE AWD POSITION. |
| Mar 19, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSFER CASE WARN... |
| Jul 14, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS GOING TO START DRIVING A VERY INCLINED HILL APROX. 45 DEGREES, I STOPPED THE CAR, CHANGED THE ... |
| May 12, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MAKE GRINDING NOISES WHEN TRUCK WAS GOING SLOWLY. DESPITE ONLY 90,00... |
| Jul 8, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE'S 4WD WILL ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE ON IT'S OWN. WHILE IN 2WD, WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL MAKE... |
| Feb 18, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE COMPLAINT LISTED BELOW. I BLAMED MY MECHANIC AND NEARLY SUED HIM FOR FAILUR... |
| Jan 2, 2004 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS SLUDGE IN ENGINE DUE TO "LACK OF PROPER MAINTENANCE". WE'VE HAD THE OIL CH... |
| Dec 3, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING WITH VEHICLE IS AT FULL CAPACITY IT SHUTTERS. TRANSMISSION VIBRATES, AND THEN TAKE O... |
| Apr 15, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED UP HILL AND NO WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WILL DECELER... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TRUCK FAILED TO RESPOND. THE DEALER SERVICED THE TRANSFER CASE BOX. PL... |