Mitsubishi Expo 1995
Model Expo made in 1995 by Mitsubishi got 15 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning power train . The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/23/20 | 21/30/24 | Regular | $ 862 | 8 | 950821 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 785 | 8 | 950815 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/24/22 | 23/31/26 | Regular | $ 785 | 8 | 950821 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 719 | 8 | 950815 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 785 | 8 | 950815 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 719 | 8 | 950815 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V168000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 9560 | 09/25/1998 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/22/1998 | 07/29/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB9752B002 | 02/01/1997 | 52073 | Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 97090152B003 | 09/01/1997 | 54299 | Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB9735001 | 03/01/1997 | 52088 | Revised front brake disc run-out limit value- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| TSB9742A003 | 02/01/1997 | 52068 | Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| EA98002 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069001 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA98002 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069002 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA98002 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 1 | 06/04/1996 | ||
| No deployment of air bag during frontal collision, the impact was severe enough to push the front bumper through the hood, radiator and engine. nlm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/06/1998 | |||
| Driving vehicle in a parking lot and the vehicle hit a concrete bumper in the parking lot, and both airbags deployed. the vehicle hit the bumper with more force than normal. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle west direction on highway was hit by another driver, who was driving north, on the front end of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy neither on the driver's or passanger's sides. a police report was done and comsumer did not contact the manufacturer. *ak two people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/27/2003 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Automatic transmission failed causing vehicle to be inoperable. *ph | |||
| Automatic transmission failed five times. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Transfer case leaking, which causes transmission to slip, lurches in low gear and transfer case lock up. consumer had transfer case replaced 3 times. at dealer at this time for the fourth replacement. there is a recall, but this vehicle was not affected.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle it would be slipping while in gear. fails to maintain gear selection. if vehicle is parked it would jump out of gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Transfer case leaking, which causes transmission to slip, lurches in low gear and transfer case lock up. consumer had transfer case replaced 3 times. at dealer at this time for the fourth replacement. there is a recall, but this vehicle was not affected.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| This vehicle has an electronic transmission that started slipping and jerking before it suddenly went out while driving at 50 mph on the highway. dealer has been contacted. transmission has been rebuilt three times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 2 | 11/30/1996 | |
| Front brake rotors failed twice. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle shimmies when brakes are applied. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/30/1998 | 3 | 12/29/1995 | |
| Premature wear of front disc brakes. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Transfer case leaking, which causes transmission to slip, lurches in low gear and transfer case lock up. consumer had transfer case replaced 3 times. at dealer at this time for the fourth replacement. there is a recall, but this vehicle was not affected.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | DENVER | SKYLINE MITSUBISHI |