2001 BMW X5 vs 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 BMW X5 | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 160 | 166 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 114 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,829 mi | 107,371 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 14 |
| Power Train | 15 | 13 |
| Visibility | 14 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 17 |
| Steering | 11 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2001 BMW X5
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.