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2002 Mitsubishi Pajero Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021

In the 12 months to November 2026, 94 2002 Pajero were advertised for sale. Most had 235,000 to 380,000 km on the odometer.

Known Pajero problems

Check which apply to a 2002 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Timing chain tensioner and guide wear 3.2L 4M41 diesel, 2006 to 2014
  2. 2 Inlet manifold carbon build-up 3.2L 4M41 diesel, 2006 to 2021
  3. 3 Suction control valve failure 3.2L 4M41 common-rail, 2006 to 2021
  4. 4 Auto fluid mixing with coolant NM and NP automatics, 2000 to 2006
  5. 5 Super Select sticking in 4H and wheel bearing wear NM and NP, 2000 to 2006
  6. 6 Rust and corrosion early fourth generation, about 2006 to 2011

Money owing and write-offs on the Pajero

6% had money owing
7% were recorded as written off

Of about 460 used Mitsubishi Pajero checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Pajero on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Pajero for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2002 Pajero yet.