2002 BMW X5 vs 2002 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 | 2002 BMW X5 | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 78 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,022 mi | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 7 |
| Structure | 9 | 5 |
| Visibility | 12 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
2002 BMW X5
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.