2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 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 Mercedes-Benz ML500 | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 78 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz ML500 | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 21 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7 |
| Power Train | 2 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500
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.