Model year guide

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.

2002 Mitsubishi Canter — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Mitsubishi Canter at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Mitsubishi Canter recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Mitsubishi Canter common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

About the Mitsubishi Canter

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is a line of light-duty commercial vehicles manufactured by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, part of Daimler Truck, subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group. The Canter is manufactured since 1963, now in its eighth generation. The Canter is named after the English word describing the gait of a horse, emphasising the "thoroughbred" nature of Mitsubishi trucks.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2002 Mitsubishi Canter vehicles on record

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2002 Mitsubishi Canter — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Canter?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine and engine cooling.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.