2002 Mitsubishi Montero vs 2002 Volvo V70XC
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 Mitsubishi Montero | 2002 Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 111 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 84,500 mi | 99,001 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
2002 Mitsubishi Montero
2002 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.