Complaints
132
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:123,567 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#217 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:89,516 mi
#315 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Avg mileage:73,444 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 2 | 1 | 123,567 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | — | — | 89,516 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 15 | 1 | — | 73,444 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 92,717 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 1 | — | 65,664 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 1,145,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 50,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 9,142 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | — | — | 9,142 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 79,654 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 45,729 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 103,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 21,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | 9,142 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 102,933 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — |
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