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2000 Mitsubishi Montero vs 2002 Mitsubishi Montero

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Mitsubishi Montero2002 Mitsubishi Montero
NHTSA complaints51111
Recall campaigns23
Service bulletins (TSBs)3178
Investigations01
Crash reports89
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–1714–18
Median reported mileage84,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMitsubishi MonteroMitsubishi Montero
Service Brakes, Hydraulic746
Service Brakes021
Electrical System67
Engine and Engine Cooling58
Structure75
Air Bags57
Power Train55
Suspension60

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling011
Brake problems08
Vibration / shaking08
2000 Mitsubishi Montero
2002 Mitsubishi Montero

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.