Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB991100706/01/1999606596Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks. *tt08/30/1999
TSB971100202/01/199752060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd07/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
09/19/19949
 Water pump bypass hose clamp weak, causing anti-freeze to leak onto engine.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/24/2000
 When drivng and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop timing belt broke off from engine, causing major damage to engine. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted entire engine needed to be replaced. please provide any further details. *ak
08/01/199805/31/1998
 Engine/oil pump failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/01/2002
 Engine has failed, causing consumer to replace engine once and repair it twice.consumer is adding 2 -3 quarts of oil every 500 miles. periodically, vehicle runs rough and sluggish. dealer is aware of problem, but an independent mechanic has been servicing the problem. please provide more information.*ak
11/13/2000111/01/2000
 I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he said that the thrust bearing had failed causing the motor to spin 2 rod bearings. he also siad this is a common problem for the 93-99 cars known as crankwalk and the only way to fix it right is to install a motor from a 90-92 car. i have reshearched the crankwalk and found many other owners are trying to get mitsubishi to recall the cars affected since this is a saftety issue that could lead to engine lockup at highway speeds.*ak
09/23/1999112/01/1996
 Timing belt broke and locked engine, possible valve bent
 While driving vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. please give any further details. *ak
02/08/19958
 Intermittent stalling, also check engine light comes.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
04/05/200050
 Car surges continually...while driving at slower speeds and also when in gear. vehicle scan indicated oxygen sensor. oxygen sensor replaced...problem still exists. 3 auto repair shops could not locate the problem. additionally, car stalls when put into gear and also when driving.