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 - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V011001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 03/01/1998 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 277227 | 03/26/2001 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/16/2001 | 01/17/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636853 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-23-003 - revises bolt tightening torque values for transmission output shaft retainer and transmission oil pump. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0523004 | 07/01/2005 | 0523004 | 10016754 | 2-3 shift flare. *tt | 10/04/2005 |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10014359 | 2-3 shift flare. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| TSB0223003 | 07/01/2002 | TSB0223003 | 635096 | This bulletin revises the tightening torque values for the transmission output shaft retain bolts and the transmission oil pump mounting bolts. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| TSB0023002 | 03/01/2000 | 610545 | Some customers may complain of a small amount of automatic transmission fluid (atf) seeping from the automatic transmission dipstick. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| 48 | 06/01/1999 | 606602 | Mut-ii rom pack round-up. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| TSB9923001 | 02/01/1999 | 604261 | Some vehicles may experience a 3rd-to-2nd gear shift shock when the transmission temperature is below 80 degrees f. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0213015 | 08/01/2002 | 634430 | Subject regarding powertrain control module reprogramming for cold engine misfire. *jg | 10/01/2002 | |
| TSB0100008 | 03/01/2001 | 619836 | Mitsubishi motors dealers who have the medic system can reprogram the red rom pack used for reflashing various vehicle's pcms. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| 48 | 06/01/1999 | 606601 | Information on reprogramming password for harsh 3-2 downshift and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0120. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 0323006 | 10/01/2003 | 0123010 | 10004448 | Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
| TSB0123010 | 07/01/2001 | 622421 | Some customers may complain of shudder, surge, and / or vibration when driving 35 - 50 mph at steady throttle. this condition may be due to the breakdown of the spii a/t fluid, creating a torque converter damper clutch shudder. | 10/17/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0223006 | 08/01/2002 | 0223006 | 634434 | Subject regarding transaxle control removal / installation service manual revision. *jg | 10/01/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 0 | 09/21/2002 | |
| Rotors warped and rusted and could not be resurfaced.resulting in cost of $475 dollars for new front rotors and brake pads. also minor crash for slow stopping.car also jerks when changing gears. *ak | |||
| 07/09/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway heard a knocking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. then, it shut off. vehicle was towed to dealer. the dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Consumer received recall notice id01v011001/manufacturer's recall 001snd0124. sea coast mitsubishi has part on back order. dealership is on rt 35 in ocean township, nj. phone #732-493-4202. *ak consumer still has not received repairs. *slc | |||
| 04/09/2001 | |||
| Consumer has a recall . when taken into dealer, dealer did not have part to vehicle, even after conusmer has made appointment, no one called consumer to inform him.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| My car was at the dealer for a month until trassmision was fixed. *ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I feel this posed a safety problem by the transmission failing to respond while changing lanes on a freeway traveling 65mph, literally placing my life in danger.*ak | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Upon breaking from both low and highway speeds, tremendous vibration in the steering column and brake pedal. have had brakes checked by 3 different dealers on numerous occassions, the last time requiring replacement of the rotors and prblem still exists/returned. also, while driving at slow speed (less than 15 miles/hours) the transmission failed without any indication requiring a total replacement just barely past mfg warranty exppired. | |||
| 11/07/1999 | 5 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The transmission continues to slip, even though this vehicle has been in the shop a documented 4 times and a final repair attempt by the manufacture's representative! *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 3 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Transmission upshifts and downshifts very abruptly banging severly on each shift. took to dealer ,was told shifting was normal.problem got worse , took to another dealership (20,000 mi) ,was told computor needed reprograming and repaired.somewhat remedied problembut as time went on problem reoccured.again was told this was normal shifting and nothing more could be done. took to transmission specalist was told shift patterns were not right and the abuse to this point will definility affect the life of this system. trying to get satisfaction from mits. without much success. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Npo summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle overheated and there was black smoke coming from underneath. also, transmission fluid was leaking.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| There is a recall on transmission hose. consumer took vehicle into dealer, and deaelr did not want to do the job. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/21/1998 | 1 | 09/30/1998 | |
| Had 800 miles on vehicle when the transmission started leaking fluids. took vehicle back to dealer & was informed the ls axle clip had popped out & needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 40000 | 1600 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle shuddered and had worsened over time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle needed a power flush performed, all related filters needed to be replaced. the dealer expressed that if problems continued, the torque converter would need to be replaced. the necessary work was performed, but the problems worsened. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 0 | 02/11/2003 | |
| Vehicle vibrates violently at speeds 40-50 mph. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/23/2004 | 63000 | 1 | 08/16/1998 |
| Upon reversing from a parking spot my gear shift became free floating. i was unable to put the car into drive, or park. i had to have the car towed. i was told by the dealership that the transmission linkage cable broke. it took 3 days to fix. they had to pull out the dash. my car only had 63,000 mile on it, but was over warranty by 3,000 miles. the cost to repair was over $500. *nm | |||