2002 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 78 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Freelander | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 121 | 8 |
| Power Train | 83 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 7 |
| Visibility | 27 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 3 |
| Equipment | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 54 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
2002 Land Rover Freelander
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.