2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero (third generation, United States) by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS, Front Left, 04-10-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001-2002 Mitsubishi Montero -- 10-12-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero 5 by Xe-32d 4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV is a 200-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $36,357 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 235 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Montero measures 189.2 inches long on a 109.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,357 ($65,681 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD with manual hi-lo transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.2 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 71.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Mitsubishi Montero w/SAB).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mitsubishi MONTERO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 1, 2004 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
NHTSA campaign 04V428000
Jul 6, 2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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.
NHTSA campaign 04V319000
Aug 3, 2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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.
NHTSA campaign 01V254001
174 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Mitsubishi MONTERO
Owner Complaints
174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Mitsubishi MONTERO (24 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 16 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 81 |
| Hydraulic | 55 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Structure | 11 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.