Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB0154002 | 02/01/2001 | 618210 | This bulletin involves corrections to wiring diagrams relating to the air conditioning system and the heated seats. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| TSB9754015 | 12/01/1997 | 600573 | Repair procedures for audio failure on various model years. *yc | 05/26/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB0042A007 | 09/01/2000 | TSB0042A007 | 614983 | This bulletin contains revised details for sunroof water test and fit adjustment procedures - service manual revision. *tt | 12/18/2000 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| TSB0142A002 | 02/01/2001 | TSB0142A002 | 618208 | Subject regarding corrections to rear door glass holder installation instructions. *jb | 04/10/2001 |
| TSB0042A005 | 08/01/2000 | 614021 | Concern with windshield wind (buzz, hum or whistle) noise, especially in the a-pillar area or across the top of the windshield occuring when driving at highway speeds. the noise may be intermittent, and typically is more evident at ambie | 09/26/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 12/31/2007 | 101000 | 1 | |
| We experienced a small sleet/freezing rain event. i turned on the front wipers for a fraction of a second because i realized the blades were frozen. i proceeded to clean the windshield and warm up the vehicle. after warming up the vehicle the wipers would not work; the 15 amp fuse had not blown; and i could not find a wiper motor circuit breaker (i purchased the service manuals when i purchased the vehicle). to my amazement this is what is stated in the vehichle owner's manual before operationg the wipers in cold weather, check to be sure the wipers are not frozen (good advice).attempting to operate while the blades are frozen could casue the wiper moter to burn out. the next statement goes on to say this if the moving wipers become blocked by ice or other deposits on the glass the motor may burn out even if the wither switch is at off. the motor may burn out just when you need it the most; the fuse does not protect the wiper motor (it did not); and there is no circuit breaker to protect the motor even though there is one in the schematic in the service manual. the motor did burn out within the fraction of a second. i called several different mitsubishi dearlerships and they all told me that this is a common issue and they had replaced numerous wiper motors. now there is something seriously wrong with this picture. what is wrong is that anyone who has an inkling of basic electronics comprhends the purpose and uses for fuses and circuit breakers. these devices are utilized to protect important electrical components. there is an invisible circuit breaker in the repair manual and a 15 amp fuse that did not open and there is a wiper motor that will burn out even with the wiper switch is off. i have work with several well trained mechanics for many years and there was a saying when we found ignorant mistakes made by u.s. manufactureres. the quote was built in detroit (japan)by idiots. this is my summary statement regarding the wiper motor in this vehicle. *cn | |||
| 05/29/2005 | 120000 | 2 | 07/02/2001 |
| Windshield wiper motor quit working about a year ago, then started up again the next day, no other trouble until now, has quit completely. vehicle only has 120k miles on it now...was less than 100k last year when it happened the first time. | |||