2002 Mitsubishi Mitsubishi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mitsubishi Mitsubishi model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2002-08-01 · 85 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on diagnosing an inoperative tachometer. *tt
Equipment 2002-06-01 · 83 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
medic information regarding system 9 & s-006. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2002-03-01 · 80 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bulletin review regarding tsb-02-42a-002 describing service information for rke systems in 2002 models. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2002-03-01 · 80 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bulletin review regarding tsb-02-00-003 containing correct vin information for 2002 models. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2001-09-01 · TSB0100015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains various updates to pre-delivery inspection (pdi) procedures. *tt
What owners report
2008-01-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 92,000 mi“cranskhaft bolt sheared off while driving at highway speeds causing loss of power steering on icy roads. the incident also caused damage to the crankshaft sensor, harmonic balancer, and timing belt. the vehicle was repaired at a local automobile repair shop and the mechanic stated that the sheared bolt was clearly a defective part. research on the …”
2005-11-08 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“no air bags deployed after accident even after vehicle flipped over. *nm…”
2005-06-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 32,465 mi“about 2 weeks ago i started hearing a noise when the ac was on. i took it into a service dealer and he stated my ac compressor was going bad. and that at 32,500 miles this should not be happening. i am taking it to a mitsubishi dealer sat- to diagnos this and to make sure mitsubishi pays for it. warranty out 3/2005 - but car under miles and very we…”
2005-04-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 55,000 mi“an unusual screeching noise comes from the driver's side of the vehicle when it is at rest, in motion and when the brakes are pressed.*ak…”
2004-12-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 28,450 mi“i brought the car to the dealer to inspect a bottom engine noise, after a quick inspection the mechanic informed his manager of a supposed rapid leak of oil, resulting in damage of parts. i explianed to the manager that i've own the car since new and there never been an oil leak because im the one who have done the oil change for the past 2 yrs, th…”
2004-11-25 · Structure“factory defective paint spots on hood,damage to hood during maintence by dealership. *ak…”
2002-12-30 · Tires“while driving at 30 mph and without warning front passenger side tire blowout. please provide the size and dot#. dealer notified. tx…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.