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1997–2002 · 4 model years

Mitsubishi Nativa recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20022 complaints
Most recalls19993 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
011221997: 1 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 0 complaints, 3 recalls1999: 1 complaints, 3 recalls2002: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1997199819992002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 Nativa—17–20 mpg120000
1999 Nativa—17–20 mpg310000
1998 Nativa—17–21 mpg300000
1997 Nativa——210000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling2
  • Suspension1
  • Electrical system1