Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero based on all problems reported for the 2002 Montero.
Our 2002 Mitsubishi Montero engine blew up while my wife was driving the vehicle on a local highway (rt. 680(n)). There was no indication that there was something wrong with the vehicle prior to that day (the "check engine" warning light had never lit up). At the time this instance occurred, my wife was driving the vehicle on the freeway as it went up in smoke, essentially endangering her life along with the surrounding motorists, should this really happen to a vehicle that is only 5 years old.
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to lose power. The contact stated that the vehicle feels as if it is driving 40 mph. He has taken the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions. The dealer is unable to determine the cause of failure. The engine size, failure mileage, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 85,000.