2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Montero?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Recall 01V254002Sep 4, 2001345 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2013-05-21, Service Brakes
FAILURE IN BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR CAUSING NOISES WHEN STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN AND AFTER STOP. MILES PER HOUR VARIES FROM FULL STOP TO 45 MPH. TWO OTHER 2002 MITSUBISHI MODELS HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT THE MONTERO LIMITED. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM TO REMEDY AND CONTRARY TO THE INVESTIGATION THIS PROBLEM DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS OLDER. *TR
2006-03-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING MITSUBISHI MONTERO BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED IN 2003, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PART WOULD NOT BE REPLACED AS A RECALL, THEREFORE THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGES. *JB

2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero questions

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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