CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Mitsubishi Montero has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (47 reports).
2002 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Problem areas named in the 111 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
My horn goes off when I turn the steering wheel or hit bumps when driving and when parked and turned off, if its close to freezing it will go off constantly early in the morning before dawn and I have to disconnect the battery or pull the fuse for the horn under the hood fuse panel to stop it. I can't drive it with a horn fuse in and have tried replacing the steering wheel airbag and it still has the same problem. My neighbor had the same issue on his 04 Jeep and his car was fixed with an airbag actuator recall. No warning lights ever come on. Only my mechanic has looked at the vehicle.
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.
My car has 2 recalls and my local Mitsubishi dealer refused to fix the recalls.
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
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. SHOULDNT THIS BE PART OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN SINCE ITS A SAFETY ISSUE? DO I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE BRAKES FAIL AND GET INTO AN ACCIDENT?
2002 Mitsubishi Montero questions
Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero: Equipment:Other:Labels; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; 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 Montero?
Based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (47), Service Brakes (21), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero has been fixed?
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