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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  shoulda had a V8 - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By ss - May 9 - 10:00 am

  Looks - tonka toy look sort of grows on you over time interior - a step above most of the other mid-price suvs. reclining back seats great for kids. 3rd row completely disappears, but only good for very occasiuonal kid use quality - too many issues - broken seals in awd system, breaks that wont release, power- terrible, the reason you ulimately regret the purchase advice - by an MDX or step up to a Land Cruiser

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  Ill be back! - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Grhythm - May 4 - 6:26 pm

  After all of the fright in 2001 and 2002 over reported SUV roll-overs, I found that Montero received higher than average ratings from the NHTSA tests, which are available on the agency web site. I was conviced, the commercial hype was not what I should be basing an auto purchase on. I have never regretted my decision. The Montero has exceeded my expectations in dependability, durability, comfort, maintenance costs, and safety systems. Although Ive never crashed it, the brakes, lights, suspension and seat belts have given me no unusual issues. I have been completely satisfied with the truck. The engine, air conditioning, power roof and entertainment system still perform like new.

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  gret ride for the money - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Ten Jam - June 1 - 10:00 am

  very happy with the dollar value great styling inside and out feels sturdy when cornering like the saftey features love to go 4 wheeling in this thing

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  These are awesome! - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Rick - November 15 - 3:03 pm

  Hi folks! These Monteros are really great SUVs! They are very stylish. We put 67K miles on ours without a single problem. Their seats are roomy & it is loaded with features. Some Hondas need tranny work, some Toyota engines have sludge issues, some Nissans need frequent sensors, but we have had Mitsubishis since 1983 & they are so trouble-free. The ride was choppy & unnerving though. Power is adequate if you dont tow, but underpowered a bit if you do. Mitsubishi is under appreciated & they build an outstanding vehicle!

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  Mr Montero - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Chomp Club Inc - May 13 - 10:00 am

  I love the truck with a few exceptions.

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  Dependability - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By ray - August 12 - 10:26 pm

  I love this vehicle. I have 167,000 miles on this vehicle. The only money spent was on general maintenance items. No break downs or repairs. The timing belt is supposed to be changed every 60,000 miles, but I changed after 90,000 miles and only once thus far.I change oil every 6,000 miles. it does seem to take about a quart of oil every 2,000 miles.I purchased this vehicle with 27,000 miles on it.

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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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  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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  After 2 months of shopping around - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Dennis - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Very nice interior. Excellent paint job ( I got a blue montero Ltd.). Huge sunroof. Very comfy front seats. Feets in my garage ( same size as wifes Nissan Maxima) Good sound system. Foog lights work realy good. Good visability. 0-0-0 financing for a year have sealed my deal. I have bought it for $300 over invoice after 2 weeks of negotiating ( however paid $500 for running boards) Good acceleration for SUV (you dont expect it to accelerate like a spots car ... do you?) One more thing - you dont see it on every corner like some of the "cute looking SUVs".

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  Bimmer and Benz Buyers missed out big - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Prince - February 28 - 2:00 am

  I waited on this vehicle and it was worth it. My brother-in-law has a Discovery and my brother has a Navigator, both wish they had gotten to the Montero before I did. This is a smooth, capable SUV. I would like to dispute the critics that say it doesnt handle well. If you want to whip around curves and do slalom testing, get a Porsche, leave the Montero to those of us who were looking for a luxury SUV, with distinct styling and superior appointments. And relative to the useless third row. I use it often. True, I have smaller children. But if I wanted a bus I would have bought an Econline.