2002 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 78 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,585 mi | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 46 |
| Structure | 26 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 7 |
| Suspension | 19 | 0 |
| Power Train | 14 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 7 |
| Steering | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 8 |
| Stalling | 6 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
2002 Jeep Wrangler
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.