2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
3 recalls, 132 complaints - 104 TSBs
04V428000 Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXP... Read more
04V319000 Jul 6, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FACING FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FUEL TANK LEVELING VALVE MAY NOT MAINTAIN PROPER SEALING IN THE EVENT THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEVELING VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
01V254001 Aug 3, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.
Consequence
THE LOSS OF THIS GAS PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND POSSIBLY A DELAYED FIRST TIME BRAKE BOOST ASSIST AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACCUMULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Complaint Statistics
132 total complaints
11 crashes 1 fires 11 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2024
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
While driving my child to school a short while ago today, my car accelerated on its own and would not brake. I was attempting to stop for an upcoming red light. The car accelerated without me pressing the gas and the brakes went completely out. I was able to avoid a collision. This lasted for under ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 6, 2022
Incident date: Feb 8, 2022
I was driving down the highway, without any prior indication the brake light, and break alarm came on and my breaks went out. All at the same.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 1, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
My car has 2 recalls and my local Mitsubishi dealer refused to fix the recalls.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
My car has 2 recalls and my local Mitsubishi dealer refused to fix the recalls.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Feb 3, 2008
WE HAVE THE CAR FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS AND WE ALWASY HAVE A ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND HEAD LIGHTS PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE THEY CAN FIX IT . WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THEM TO FIX IT
ENGINE
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Feb 3, 2008
WE HAVE THE CAR FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS AND WE ALWASY HAVE A ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND HEAD LIGHTS PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE THEY CAN FIX IT . WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THEM TO FIX IT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Feb 3, 2008
WE HAVE THE CAR FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS AND WE ALWASY HAVE A ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND HEAD LIGHTS PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE THEY CAN FIX IT . WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THEM TO FIX IT
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 29, 2018
Incident date: Jun 4, 2018
A/L BRAKE LIGHT GOES OFF EVERYTIME BRAKE PEDALS IS APPLIED ACCOMPANIED WITH AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASH. THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN #01V254002 ABOUT A BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR DEFECT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR POSSIBLE RECALL FIX BUT GOT DENIED SINCE ITS NOT PART OF THEIR RECALL CAMPAIGN. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 22, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IT GOES OFF FOR NO REASON AND ALSO THE HORN WHEN THE WEATHER DROPS COLD THE HORN GOING OFF CONTINUOUSLY MY MECHANIC CHANGE THE HORN RELAY MORE THAN 3 TIMES BUT THE ISSUE STILL THE SAME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THESE TWO ISSUES ARE CONNECTED OR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A CHIRPING SOUND. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 3, 2017
Incident date: Mar 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSFER CASE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TRANSFER CASE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Jan 21, 2011
THE CLUSTER WAS REPAIRED IN THE MONTERO BUT IT ONLY WORKS ONCE IN AWHILE. THE PANEL WILL TELL ME EVERY NOW AND THEN IF I HAVE FUEL OR NOT. ALSO, WE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE AN ISSUE RESOLVED THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE COST US ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS SHOWN HERE AS A DEFECT FOR OUR MAKE AND MODEL. OUR CAR WAS L... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Jan 21, 2011
THE CLUSTER WAS REPAIRED IN THE MONTERO BUT IT ONLY WORKS ONCE IN AWHILE. THE PANEL WILL TELL ME EVERY NOW AND THEN IF I HAVE FUEL OR NOT. ALSO, WE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE AN ISSUE RESOLVED THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE COST US ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS SHOWN HERE AS A DEFECT FOR OUR MAKE AND MODEL. OUR CAR WAS L... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: Oct 18, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON CENTRAL STREET IN HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL THE BRAKE LIGHT & ABS LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO AN ALARM SOUNDED. LOSS ALL BRAKES. WE WERE JUST GOING TO GO ON THE HIGHWAY 90. THIS COULD OF ENDED UP DEADLY. UPON INSPECTION BY PEP BOYS, IT WAS THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER HAS FAILED. THE SUV CA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM ACCUMULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 7, 2016
Incident date: Jul 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SCREECHING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V254001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ABS DELAYED TO ENGAGE AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
NHTSA RECALL ID: 04V319000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 2002 (02) MITSUBISHI RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.: SR-04-009 COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE RECALL DATE (Y/M):2004/07 DEFECT: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 23, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
NHTSA RECALL ID: 04V319000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 2002 (02) MITSUBISHI RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.: SR-04-009 COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE RECALL DATE (Y/M):2004/07 DEFECT: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD GRINDING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A SQUEALING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 10, 2016
Incident date: Nov 20, 2015
I TOOK MY TRUCK FOR A FRAME INSPECTION, FRAME WAS REND ENDEARED UNSAFE AND RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. BODY & ENGINE ARE INTACT. NEW FRAME IS 10,000.00. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THEIR WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEARS FRAME. HE SAID THE METAL WAS DIPPED CORRECTLY. I CAN OBTAIN A WRITTEN REPORT. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2016
Incident date: Feb 8, 2016
MY 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO XLS WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED FOR THE NIGHT ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 AM, THE ALARM STARTED TO SOUND AND THE LIGHTS WERE FLASHING. THE FIRST NIGHT, THE NEIGHBORS AND POLICE DISCOVERED IT BEFORE ME, SO THE POLICE BROKE INTO MY CAR, OPENED TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 22, 2015
Incident date: May 4, 2006
TAKATA RECALL - MY LATE HUSBAND AND I WERE IN A SUV ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN MAY 4, 2006. OUR VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER SUV AND ULTIMATELY INVOLVED FOUR (4) VEHICLES TOTAL. THE AIRBAGS IN OUR VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY HUSBAND DIED LATER FROM COMPLICATIONS INDUCED BY INTERNAL BLEEDING. POLICE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
AIR BAGS
Nov 22, 2015
Incident date: May 4, 2006
TAKATA RECALL - MY LATE HUSBAND AND I WERE IN A SUV ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN MAY 4, 2006. OUR VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER SUV AND ULTIMATELY INVOLVED FOUR (4) VEHICLES TOTAL. THE AIRBAGS IN OUR VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY HUSBAND DIED LATER FROM COMPLICATIONS INDUCED BY INTERNAL BLEEDING. POLICE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: Jun 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
THE POWER BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER POWER BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR IS DEFECTIVE AS OUTLINED ION YOUR RECALL 01-V254-001. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT BERGSTROM AUTOMOTIVE APPLETON WI TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE TIME MY VEHICLE WAS BUILT AND INDICTED T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE DEALER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Mar 10, 2015
WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT, MY 2002 LIMITED MITSUBISHI MONTERO'S CAR ALARM WILL GO OFF AT EXACTLY 4:30 AM EACH MORNING UNTIL WE DISABLE THE ALARM WITH THE REMOTE. WE CHECKED AND NO ONE ELSE OR THING IS BUMPING OR SETTING OFF THE ALARM. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jan 26, 2015
Incident date: Jan 9, 2015
MY MONTERO HAVE THE TAKATA AIR BAG. THE HORN INSIDE AIR BAG NOT WORKING I ORDER A AIR BAG THE AIR BAG SPECIALIST TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A TAKATA AIR BAG AND HE WILL NOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE HE SAY IS PART OF A NATIONAL RECALL OF TAKATA AIR BAG. SO I'M DRIVING W/O THE HORN .CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN C... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2013
AGING OF THE COSMETIC VINYL COVERING ON STEERING WHEEL THAT COVERS AIR BAG MODULE WILL CONTRACT TOO MUCH IN COLD WEATHER, APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES F OR LOWER CAUSING CAR HORN TO GO OFF EVEN WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING. THE VINYL COVERING SQUEEZES THE CAR HORN CONTACTS THAT ARE JUST UNDER THE COVER AND O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2013
AGING OF THE COSMETIC VINYL COVERING ON STEERING WHEEL THAT COVERS AIR BAG MODULE WILL CONTRACT TOO MUCH IN COLD WEATHER, APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES F OR LOWER CAUSING CAR HORN TO GO OFF EVEN WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING. THE VINYL COVERING SQUEEZES THE CAR HORN CONTACTS THAT ARE JUST UNDER THE COVER AND O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HOOD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ACCUMULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 28, 2014
Incident date: May 25, 2014
ABS YELLOW LIGHT FLASHING AND NOT POWER BRAKE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Oct 5, 2013
DRIVING TRUCK WHEN I FIRST HEAR NOISE WHEN I WAS I WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKES A WEEK AND A HALF EARLIER. I TOOK TO REPAIRS SHOP AND TOLD THEM I WAS HEARING BEEPING NOISE, THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW BRAKES , WHICH THEY DID, AND THEY WOULD RESET THE COMPUTER AND I WOULD NOT HEAR THE NOISE THAT DAY OR ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 23, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN APRIL THEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESS WAY AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO START SLOWING DOWN THE BRAKES LOCKED ON THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. I HAVE TRIED TO FIX THEM AND STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THEM I FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES. THE DEALE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 7, 2013
Incident date: Jun 29, 2013
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM A USED CAR DEALER IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR 2013, 2 MONTHS LATER I STARTED TO HEAR A CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE FROM THE LEFT SIDE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. THEN 3 WEEKS LATER AS I EXITED THE RAMP TO GO HOME AND STEPPED ON THE PEDAL TO BRAKE THE FOUR WHEELS LOCKED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 19, 2013
Incident date: Jul 14, 2013
I WAS GOING TO START DRIVING A VERY INCLINED HILL APROX. 45 DEGREES, I STOPPED THE CAR, CHANGED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO 3 GEAR, WHEN I GET TO THE TOP OF THE HILL I CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION BACK TO D GEAR, BUT I NOTICED SOMETHING WEIRD WITH THE WAY THE TRANSMISSION WAS RESPONDING BUT I DIDN'T ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, A CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD AS SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS VIBRATING. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 24, 2013
Incident date: Apr 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKES, SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL, AND APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRA... Read more
STEERING
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
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.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
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.... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
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.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Apr 24, 2013
THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A CHIRPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DASH. IT WAS DETERMINED THE ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS FAILING. ON A CALL TO MITSUBISHI THEY INFORMED ME THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED 9 MONTHS AGO AND WOULD NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO COVER ANY OF THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 4, 2013
Incident date: Apr 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 9, 2013
Incident date: Jan 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP, THE CONTACT APPLIED ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 24, 2012
Incident date: Jan 13, 2012
LOUD NOISE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD CHIRPING AND VIBRATING . WHEN I APPLIED BRAKES IT WAS LIKE U HAD NO BRAKES I APPLIED IT AGAIN N THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AT THE SAME TIME THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM DASH BOARD I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS I WAS ABLE TO PULL ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 27, 2011
Incident date: Aug 2, 2011
MY MONTERO WAS MAKING A CHIRPING NOISE. I CALLED MITSUBISHI AND TWO DEALERDS AT SAN ANTONIO TEXAS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME MY VIN DID NOT HAVE ANY RECALLS OR SAFETY RECALLS AT THE TIME. LATER AFTER THE SYSTEM FAILING I CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON THE WWW AND FOUND THE HYDRAULIC BRAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 3, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THEY MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE, THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD VIBRATE AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 3, 2011
Incident date: Jun 23, 2006
2000 MONTERO CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY STEPS TAKEN, REPLACED PLUGS,WIRES, COILS, TIMING BELT, IDLER PULLEY, THERMOSTAT, ENGINE HEAT INDICATOR RISES TO HOT THAN BACK TO NORMAL, ENGINE RUN'S SLUGGISH, NO POWER, SHIFTING IS DELAYED WHEN ON AN INCLINE AND HEAR A MUFFLED BACK FIRE ON OCCASI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2011
Incident date: Feb 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INACCURATELY DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HOT ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE DID NOT OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR... Read more
Showing 50 of 132 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,050 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 17.0 | 14.0 | Premium | $5,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
104 manufacturer communications from 66 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 |
DEALER LETTER
Jul 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-001
Apr 24, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh
TSB-23-00-004
Apr 24, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
DEALER LETTER
Apr 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TIN1800009
Aug 8, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar
TIN1800009
Aug 8, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar
MEDICUpdate517
Feb 27, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
137
May 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
126
May 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGE COMING LOOSE. *TT
0513008
Apr 1, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0134. *TT
0555001
Apr 1, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR OIL SPECIFICATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
113
Jan 1, 2005
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIRE COVER FIT. *TT
54
Dec 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV METER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UPDATE. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV METER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. 8EH
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UPDATED MILLER TOOL INFORMATION. *EH
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RWD/4WD LIGHT BLINKS. *EH
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
220000 SEATS
REAR SEAT DOES NOT UNLATCH. *EH
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV METER READING INCORRECT. *EH
0433001
Jan 1, 2004
021520 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING BALL JOINT DUST COVERS AND INNER RETAINERS DURING TIE ROD END BALL JOINT AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARM BALL JOINT REMOVAL. *TT
SC03001
Oct 1, 2003
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM LABEL MUST BE CHANGED- SERVICE CAMPAIGN. *TT
0323006
Oct 1, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
0351006
Sep 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROLLED MIRRORS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS-SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SC
0326002
Aug 1, 2003
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING - IMPROVEMENTS. *TT
0313001
Jan 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125. *TT
0335001
Jan 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR DISPOSAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0223007
Nov 1, 2002
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
4WD INDICATOR LAMP FLASHING / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 33. *TT
0242A014R
Oct 1, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF MOTOR MALFUNCTION. *TT
10012002
Oct 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE STALLING HESITATION. *EH
0242A014
Sep 1, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF MOTOR MALFUNCTION. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
MIRROR READING OC OR SC AFTER COLLISION. *EH
0231001
Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE AND SPARE TIRE MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS. *JG
0242A013
Aug 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED POWER WINDOW MOTOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION. *JG
85
Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY FIND THAT WHEN PROGRAMMING THE RKE ANSWERBACK FUNCTION THE DESIRED FUNCTION CHANGE MAY NOT TAKE PLACE. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
SERVICE REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-11-004 - ENGINE DIESEL NOISE AT IDLE. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-13-014 - FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-52A-002 - PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELIMINATING INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SIDE DOOR TRIM AND AIR VENT TRIM WHICH CAUSES SCUFFING OF THE TRIM PIECES. *TT
0211004
Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE DIESEL NOISE AT IDLE. *JG
TSB0213014
Jul 1, 2002
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIALPRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0223005
Jul 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TRANSMISSION WHIRLING / WHINING AND / OR EXHAUST NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE AREA OR THE CENTER DASH VENTS NEAR THE RADIO. *TT
TSB0252A002
Jul 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ON SOME VEHICLES THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TRIM MAY INTEFERE WITH THE AIR VENT TRIM WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. *TT
84
Jul 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
BULLETIN REVIEW TSB-02-13-011 REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0441 DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
84
Jul 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BULLETIN REVIEW TSB-02-55-004 REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERIVCE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0213011
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0441 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL INCORRECT PURGE FLOW DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0233001
Jun 1, 2002
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0255004
Jun 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0254006
Apr 1, 2002
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT
0254003
Mar 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION. *JG
0251003
Mar 1, 2002
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARE TIRE AND COVER INSTALLATION AND PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION UPDATE. *JG
0254004
Mar 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING IMMOBILIZER KEY CHECK. *JG
80
Mar 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0441. *TT
80
Mar 1, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING SUNROOF OPERATION.*TT
80
Mar 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER AFTER REPLACEMENT. *TT
80
Mar 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-13-004 CORRECTING THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS FOR THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
80
Mar 1, 2002
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-35-002 ADDING REAR BRAKE PAD SHIMS TO SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT
80
Mar 1, 2002
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-52A-001 CONTAINING HEATED / POWER SEAT CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *T
TSB0235002
Feb 1, 2002
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE PAD SHIMS. *TT
TSB0254001
Jan 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SEATS, POWER WINDOWS, RADIO, AND/OR SUNROOF MAY NOT OPERATE. *TT
78
Jan 1, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF OPERATION. *TT
TSB0135002
Dec 1, 2001
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
SUBJECT REGARDING HBB PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK PROCEDURES, SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SLC
0125001
Nov 1, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION.*JB
0154011
Nov 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INCORRECT COMPASS DISPLAY ERRORS AFTER REFUELING.*JB
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98042
Opened: Jul 31, 1998 , Closed: Sep 3, 1998
REAR FOLDING SEAT DISENGAGEMENT
A POLICE REPORT RECEIVED BY ODI ALLEGED THAT DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RIGHT REAR FOLDING SEAT DURING A SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER INCIDENT PERMITTED ITS OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED
PE90034
Opened: Jan 22, 1990 , Closed: Mar 15, 1990
STEERING COUPLING BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE89131
Opened: Jun 19, 1989 , Closed: Sep 6, 1989
FUEL HOSE
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PE88083
Opened: Jul 18, 1988 , Closed: Oct 21, 1988
SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
MITSUBISHI MONTERO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MONTERO across all model years (1984, 2004).
47
Total Recalls
994
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
84
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI MONTERO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 3 | 132 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 213 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 68 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 47 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 85 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 106 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 35 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |