2001 Honda CR-V vs 2001 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 | 2001 Honda CR-V | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 166 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 114 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 107,371 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 52 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 22 |
| Power Train | 6 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17 |
| Visibility | 8 | 7 |
| Suspension | 2 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
2001 Honda CR-V
2001 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.