2002 Mitsubishi Nativa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa
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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Labels (equipment)
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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Power faiure to my 2002 mitsubishi nativa. On several occasions i've tried to start my SUV and although battery is new and no lights left on it does not start. I've had to jump start my vehicle. I kno”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 30, 2004 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa (Nativa 2WD (Puerto Rico Only), Nativa 4WD (Puerto Rico Only)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–19 / 19–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Nativa model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Nativa model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa
How do I know if my 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa 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 Nativa; 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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V428000).
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.