2002 Mitsubishi Montero brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 69 complaints for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero, 52% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 52% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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 dealer or a local mechanic. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I.d. Number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the recall was closed.
Dt: the consumer has a safety issue with her vehicle, that her car is not listed in the recall because of the date it was made. The consumer's car has the same problems as the cars with the recalls. The ABS system is leaking gas and is having a delay in the brake system. The car has had problems for two days.