Mitsubishi Expo 1993

Model Expo made in 1993 by Mitsubishi got 13 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (wheels). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, power train. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4l, 1.8l.

Model 1993

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD19/23/2122/30/25Regular$ 8578920901
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD20/26/2222/34/26Regular$ 8198920901
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD19/24/2122/31/25Regular$ 8578920901
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD21/28/2424/35/28Regular$ 7518920901
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD23/28/2526/36/29Regular$ 7208920901
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD21/25/2223/32/26Regular$ 8198920901
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/29/2526/37/30Regular$ 7208920901
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD22/26/2425/33/28Regular$ 7518920901
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD20/26/2222/34/26Regular$ 8198920901
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD19/23/2122/30/25Regular$ 8578920901
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD21/28/2424/36/28Regular$ 7518920901
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD19/24/2122/31/25Regular$ 8578920901

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
97V063001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 03/01/1991 to 11/20/1992V (Vehicle)3894808/01/1997ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/18/199705/23/1997
Defect SummaryExcess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the door latch switch.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin august 1, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
98V168000MITSUBISHI AMERICA V (Vehicle)956009/25/1998ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/22/199807/29/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
NotesOwner notification began september 25, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
TSB9752B00202/01/199752073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd07/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB971100202/01/199752060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd07/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
97090152B00309/01/199754299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB972301512/01/1997600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt05/26/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
TSB973500103/01/199752088Revised front brake disc run-out limit value- service manual revision. *jd07/17/1997
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
TSB9742A00302/01/199752068Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures. *jd07/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
EA98002MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/30/199804/30/1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP98V069002
 Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case
EA98002MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/30/199804/30/1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP98V069000
 Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case
EA98002MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/30/199804/30/1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP98V069001
 Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/30/199612/19/1992
 Engine gaskets failed causing engine oil to leak onto hot portions of exhaust manifold and transaxle.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
01/01/1901990002
 There was a recall (97v063001) concerning the door latch which could malfunction which would cause the shoulder belt anchorage to remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed. when the vehicle was started, the automatic seat belts did not engage. the seat belt did not slide on the rail properly. there was a recall for the same vehicle only one year earlier, but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak (right rear door) *sc *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/14/2002205/01/2002
 I got this car from a used lot, the transmission failed tat same day. i want to make this complaint againt the dealer car city outlet.*ak
SEAT BELTS
02/15/2002
 Passenger's seat belt would intermittently not engage when closing the door, leaving passenger without any restraint. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
08/22/1998111/01/1994
 In august 1998, my wife got in her vehicle to start and warm up her engine prior to departing for work. when she turn off ignition her motorized shoulder belt on the drivers side remained in the forward position. apparently, the motor for retracting the shoulder belt ran in reverse., instead of pulling or placing tension on the cable to retract, the cable was compressed. with the system already in the forward position, the cable was forced out of its track. when looked at by local dealer, the shop manager thought this may fall under a recall notice (sr-97-002). we hadn't received a notice and weren't sure what he was referring to. the regional manager happened to be in town when we took our mini van in. he looked at the failure and denied the failure as being associated with the recall. his reasoning was that the motor failed. our cost for repairs would be $700. on november 30, 1998 we received a second notice of recall. when reading the notice i felt that there had been an error in the first decision made by the regional manager. i questioned performance motors about the malfunctioning switch. my belt failed in the forward position. was there potential for a short or malfunction in the recall switch to cause the damage we expierenced? they couldn't tell me what tests were conducted to generate their conclussions. on january 5, 1999, i called mitsubishi corporate customer service dept file reference #245316. after describing my situation, customer service agent, alex, thought my vehicle warranted another look. on january 9, 1999 at 8:00am i arrived for my appointment. the regional manager had already contacted the dealer and denied any claim. i asked if anyone had looked at my door switches as per the recall? they have no record. january 19th, called corporate office again. asked why my switches have not been looked at. corporate was to get back with me by the 21st. to date, i've heard nothing, i have a recall notice & a failure, there's been no inspection. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
05/26/1998999905/01/1998
 The seat belts doesn't work at all since i bought this vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/02/1994
 Driver seat belt locked up and would not release, passenager belt did not retractor, replaced both. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
01/01/1995
 Belt retractors for shoulder belts failed, only came across shoulder occasionally prior to recall 97v-063. *ak
01/03/1997
 Both seat belts lock up when tryingto pull around driver and passenger. also they will not retract when in use. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
06/08/19960
 Shoulder belt attached to door & comes out when door is opened & stays; will not bee in a retracting position; can unlock lap belt & fasten it. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/24/1994809/01/1994
 Abs-disc brake rotors not robust causing poor braking and owner expense. should be a mfg recall to replace with much more durable design. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
11/24/1994809/01/1994
 Abs-disc brake rotors not robust causing poor braking and owner expense. should be a mfg recall to replace with much more durable design. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
06/01/1996210/15/1993
 Noticed that vehicle labored under acceleration and front brakes smelled after being parked. symtpoms gradually worsened until vehicle would no longer move under its own power. after being towed to dealer was advised that hydraulic brake fluid had been contaminated and that rubber components needed to be replaces. approx. 1 yr later same symtoms began. was advised that rotors were warped and required replacement. rotors and pad replaced. now (9/98) hearing sounds of stress in front end when braking.

Car dealers selling


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