2002 Acura MDX 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.
| Metric | 2002 Acura MDX | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 204 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 78 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,465 mi | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 124 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
2002 Acura MDX
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.