2003 Honda CR-V vs 2003 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 | 2003 Honda CR-V | 2003 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 467 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 209 | 49 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 15–18 |
| Median reported mileage | 70,500 mi | 81,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 124 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 86 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 0 |
| Equipment | 30 | 1 |
| Power Train | 23 | 6 |
| Visibility | 18 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2003 Honda CR-V
2003 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.