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2002 Mitsubishi Nativa problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Nativa years?

Nativa NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted2 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Nativa NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Engine150%

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V428000OtherSeptember 1, 2004 · 100,432 units

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“POWER FAIURE TO MY 2002 MITSUBISHI NATIVA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I'VE TRIED TO START MY SUV AND ALTHOUGH BATTERY IS NEW AND NO LIGHTS LEFT ON IT DOES NOT START. I'VE HAD TO JUMP START MY VEHICLE. I KNOW SOMEONE WHO ALSO HAS A MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 13, 2004

2002 Mitsubishi Nativa — common questions

Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.