2001 Mitsubishi Montero vs 2001 Volvo V70XC
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 Mitsubishi Montero | 2001 Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 144 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 114 | 108 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 107,371 mi | 71,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 27 |
| Power Train | 13 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 39 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 2 |
| Suspension | 11 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
2001 Mitsubishi Montero
2001 Volvo V70XC
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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.