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2002 Mitsubishi Montero Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mitsubishi Montero has 10 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero

Brakes
79
Engine
18
Airbags
16
Electrical
13
Powertrain
10
Structure
10
Steering
6
Tires
5
Lights
4
Other
4
Fuel System
4
Visibility
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2017STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE HOOD FLEW UP WHEN SAFETY LATCH FAILED TO HOLD IT,, PLUS BRAKE LINE TROUBLES AS WELL AS GAS TANK ...
Nov 20, 2015STRUCTUREI TOOK MY TRUCK FOR A FRAME INSPECTION, FRAME WAS REND ENDEARED UNSAFE AND RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUG...
Oct 30, 2014STRUCTUREFRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE ROT/RUST. WAS TOLD BY ONE SHOP ABOUT IN 2013 THAT I HAD ALOT OF RUST ON THE ...
Nov 30, 2013STRUCTUREBROUGHT 2002 MONTERO SPORT FOR INSPECTION INSPECTOR TOLD ME THE REAR FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE WAS ROT...
May 3, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE INSPE...
Apr 4, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICL...
Dec 1, 2004STRUCTURETHE VEHICLE WAS TOP HEAVY AND HAS SPENT OUT OF CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES. *BF THE DRIVER AND OWNER O...
Jan 3, 2003STRUCTUREFACTORY DEFECTIVE PAINT SPOTS ON HOOD,DAMAGE TO HOOD DURING MAINTENCE BY DEALERSHIP. *AK
May 2, 2002STRUCTURECONSUMER STATES BOLT SHEARED OFF OF THE CALIPER HOUSING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE UNDRIVEABLE, CONSU...
Jan 1, 1970STRUCTUREWAS DRIVING 60MPH AND HAD SWERVED TO MISS A DOG WHEN THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND ROLLED OVER. THE ROOF H...

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