2002 Mitsubishi Montero vs 2002 Subaru Forester
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 | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero | 2002 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 111 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 128 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,500 mi | 87,365 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 14 |
| Power Train | 5 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2002 Mitsubishi Montero
2002 Subaru Forester
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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.