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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  Cool Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Ali family - February 18 - 2:00 am

  We bought our car a month ago, We were looking for a lincoln Navigator or a van. This car is great for Family trips to yosemite and to any other destination. What i like most about this great SUV is the Huge moonroof third row seat for the kids(kids love it), Roomy second row seat, infinite steroe and Magnificent exterior and iterior appearence.

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  Karate Moms dream - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By MN Mike - February 10 - 10:00 am

  A major reason we bought this vehicle over the competition is the financing available. This truck is a great suburban vehicle. In Minnesota, we get some slippery roads - I have started calling our Montero the "Billy Goat". Even on glare ice, the traction is phenominal - even in 2 wheel drive. When you slip it into 4 wheel, this thing seems to be able to tackle anything - we havent even had it in 4 wheel with the transfer case locked. Road noise is a little high and it likes to visit gas stations but otherwise we really like this vehicle.

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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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  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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  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.

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  Top SUV - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By cliath - June 8 - 10:00 am

  I have had absolutely no problems with this vehicle, is is my second Montero.

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  02 montero - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By geob - April 17 - 2:00 am

  overall great vehicle. roadside assistance! dealer network the most customer oriented ive ever dealt with