Overview & Reviews

For 2002, Montero has several new features and refinements to greater enhance its market position. Montero Limited has new color-keyed exterior features, and both Limited and XLS now have a spare tire cover that matches the body color (except with Munich Silver).

• Distinctive styling, superior off-road ability, Japanese build quality.

• Lack of power from standard V6, no optional V8, limited usefulness for third-row seat, reported tendency toward instability in quick maneuvers.

User Reviews:

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  Quarter million and still truckin - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By fritzknaak - July 22 - 2:34 pm

  I had to step up from a sedan back in 02 to handle kids. Got this and have never looked back. Seemed pricey at the time, with the full boat extra package I got, but Ive never owned a vehicle in my life thats given me more value back in quality. Ive burned through 5 sets of tires, more oil changes than I can count (its now starting to take a quart every 5k or so). Ive replaced bearings in the front on both sides and a muffler after 200k. Ive used it hard and it keeps on trucking. Ill be crossing the 250k threshold in a month or so, God willing. I truly wish Mitsubishi was still making these. Id get another in a heartbeat.

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  Great Family SUV - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Montero Mac - July 16 - 9:13 am

  Very fun to drive! Quality is outstanding needs a bit more horsepower. If you are planning to tow a large boat or camper youll be disappointed.Great taxi for moms.

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  2002 Montero XLS - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Robert Walker - July 6 - 10:00 am

  I bought this vehicle because of its off road capabilities and I have not been disapointed. However a plastic panel has broken off with no other damage to show cause. The exterior of the truck cannot withstand off road trauma. The dealer says neglect and I say defective design. I lose.........

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  take a second look - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By saedid - May 19 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd montero but will probably be my last. The vehicle is unpowered and has lot of engine noise, the doors wont stay open, tires make for poor handling, and you feel and hear every little bump in the road. The whole dash vibrates significantly and rattles. The car seems to have very little insulation to keep out highway noise from noisy tires. Taken car to dealer about rattles, etc. but they say it normal. If this is normal Ill put my money elsewhere, maybe. I probably cant though because Ive had the car nine months and it is worth about $14,000.00 less than what I paid originally. My wifes 02 gmc envoy blows the montero away.

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  Very Nice True Off-Road Vehicle - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By BigRed1 - April 6 - 10:00 am

  No problem at all with stability or power issues. As nice as it looks, this is a real off-road vehicle, not an enlarged autobahn sportscar like the X5. The steering and braking systems are a true pleasure to use, along with the Sportronic gear shifter. The field- of-view is outstanding. Unbelievably roomy for passengers in back(forget that 3rd row seat, use the space for lots of gear). Fog lights and big windows work great in low visiblity conditions.

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  The best SCV for such a price - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Max Donlero - February 28 - 10:00 am

  Look, Im just a kid thats crazy about cars. I chose this vehicle because its a great 1. Its big, roomy, very attractive exterior (front). It is powerfull, Japanese maker, and it has foldown rear back seats! The comfort of the front seats is really excellent, the milage is really okay for a truck. Its just the best vehicle for the family for less then 40000!!!!!!

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  My best SUV - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By donwoj - January 27 - 9:03 am

  I now have 126,000 miles on my Montero Limited. I have not had a single problem with it. It is the most versatile vehicle I have ever owned. I need a good off road vehicle that is comfortable for my daily commute. The Montero is awsome off road. I put around 1,000 off pavement miles on it annually and it kicks butt. It was born to be driven in dirt, mud, and snow. It has great storage. I take the third seat out and use the compartment for storing camping and hunting gear year round. I cant get rid of it because it still feels new. My dilema is that they will quit making them after 2006. I made up my mind that I will always own one, but I guess Mitsubishi messed that up for me.

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  Great Vehicle, Great Value - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By floridamonty - November 21 - 11:03 pm

  We bought our 2002 Montero XLS used in Dec. 2005 and are coming up soon on a year of ownership. We love the way it drives and it has plenty of power to tow my 4,000 lb. trailer when we go camping. We looked at plenty of other SUVs, but the used cost of these are so low when compared that you really get a lot of bang for your buck on this. The bad news for me...my wife gets to drive it most of the time and Im stuck with our 2dr SUV (though Im actually in the process of looking for another used Montero to replace the 2dr SUV I have to drive).

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  excellent vehicle - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By sad - October 6 - 2:00 am

  what a vehicle to own

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  Wifey had to have it - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By South Tex - September 30 - 10:00 am

  Now I just love it too. 14 months of pure bliss. We thought we wanted a Sequoia, but we drove this home because we LIKED IT BETTER and it was considerably less. I find the thrid row seating fine for our infrequent use. THe styling sets it apart from everything else on the road. I just love the thing. Wish it got a little better milage.