Model year
2002 Mitsubishi Nativa
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints for the 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY (1), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
04V428000 · Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativa 2WD (Puerto Rico Only) · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Nativa 2WD (Puerto Rico Only) · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Nativa 2WD (Puerto Rico Only) · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Nativa 4WD (Puerto Rico Only) · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.