2002 Honda CR-V vs 2002 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 | 2002 Honda CR-V | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 78 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,700 mi | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 46 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 3 |
| Equipment | 38 | 3 |
| Power Train | 24 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2002 Honda CR-V
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.