2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vacuum (service brakes)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification 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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 115,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Failure in brake booster accumulator causing noises when stopping or slowing down and after stop. Miles per hour varies from full stop to 45 MPH. Two other 2002 mitsubishi models have a recall on this”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2013 · Service brakes
“Consumer letter regarding mitsubishi montero brake system failure. *ts the dealer informed the consumer the recall had been performed in 2003, however the consumer continued to experience problems wit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
How do I know if my 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V254002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.