2001 Acura MDX vs 2001 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.
| Metric | 2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 166 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 114 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 107,371 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 131 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 14 |
| Suspension | 19 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Acura MDX
2001 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.