Mitsubishi Expo 1996
Model Expo made in 1996 by Mitsubishi got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1996
| 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 | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 8 | 950801 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V542000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 05/24/1996 to 07/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 276 | 03/15/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/10/2004 | 11/16/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Due to engine behavior, forces may pull on the radiator hose and the hose may come out, potentially leading to coolant leakage and subsequent overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and install new radiator hose and have the hose clamp changed with modified ones. the recall began march 9, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi of caribbean at 787-251-8715. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-nnn.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||
| 0313005 | 05/01/2003 | 0013005 | 10002357 | Obd-ii drive cycle. *tt | 08/22/2003 |
| 0013005 | 08/01/2000 | 614011 | This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt | 09/26/2000 | |
| 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 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/31/1996 | |||
| While driving the transmission system malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident. had numerous problems with transmission. cause unknown. *ak | |||