2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER
The 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I PURCHASED MY 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER BRAND NEW. FROM DAY 1, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT SLIPS AND IT REVVS REALLY HIGH AND CAUSES MY CAR TO LUNGE FORWARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN MANY, MANY TIMES TO BE FIXED. AS I AM WRITING THIS, MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR, I SHOULD BE DRIVING IT AND ENJOYING IT, NOT CONSTANTLY GOING WITHOUT MY CAR BECAUSE IT'S ALWAYS IN THE SHOP. I TOLD THEM, THAT I WANTED A NEW TRANSMISSION, OR A NEW CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT IT DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY. WHAT DO I DO? I PAID FOR A DEFECTIVE CAR AND NO ONE WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH MITSUBISHI VEHICLES RIGHT NOW. I WAS THINKING ABOUT BUYING A MITSUBISHI STATION WAGON, BUT I AM WORRIED THAT I MAY GET MYSELF IN THE SAME SITUATION. PLEASE HELP ME. I DON'T THINK THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS OUT OF ORDER HERE. THANKS. *JB
THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING BELT POPPED AND THE CAR HAS 7000 TO 1000 IN DAMAGE AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR SIX MONTHS AND NOT EVEN 12000 MILES. THIS CAR IS COSTING ME 18000 ON TOP OF THAT THE COST OF DAMAGE TO GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD. THE DEALER IS NOT TRYING TO TAKE ANY BLAME FOR THIS MISHAP, AND I THINK THEY ARE COVERING THEIR TRACKS BECAUSE IT TAKES THEM A LONG TIME TO GET BACK TO ME WHEN THEY DO RETURN MY CALLS. *JB
THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING BELT POPPED AND THE CAR HAS 7000 TO 1000 IN DAMAGE AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR SIX MONTHS AND NOT EVEN 12000 MILES. THIS CAR IS COSTING ME 18000 ON TOP OF THAT THE COST OF DAMAGE TO GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD. THE DEALER IS NOT TRYING TO TAKE ANY BLAME FOR THIS MISHAP, AND I THINK THEY ARE COVERING THEIR TRACKS BECAUSE IT TAKES THEM A LONG TIME TO GET BACK TO ME WHEN THEY DO RETURN MY CALLS. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI CANTER
- 2002 MITSUBISHI CANTER (current)
Other MITSUBISHI Models
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- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
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- MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 989 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints