1992 Mitsubishi Expo
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo. Newest first.
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Excess 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Owner complaints
41 complaints1 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Transmission goes out in middle of highway had to push car to safety and was almost run over no warning this was gonna do this.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi expo. the contact stated that the computer that regulates the ignition and fuel handling IS defective. he smelled burning plastic as he was driving and realized that the computer had burned. he stated that a square inch of the system has burned off and the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi expo. the contact stated that the computer that regulates the ignition and fuel handling IS defective. he smelled burning plastic as he was driving and realized that the computer had burned. he stated that a square inch of the system has burned off and the compositor in the computer leaks out onto other units. this failure could cause a circuit to burn and lead to engine stalling. the dealer stated that there was nothing that they could do, but were aware of the failure. the contact stated that the failure could lead to severe injuries and/or death. he has not driven the vehicle since the failure because the parts are very expensive to repair. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 160.
- Seat belts › Front
Consumer received recall 97v063001 concerning seat belt failure. when vehicle was started automatic seat belts did not engage. the seat belt did not slide on the rail properly. this vehicle was repaired under the recall once, but the problem recurred.*ak *la
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This IS the second time the transmission has had to be replaced since 1992 when the automobile was purchased. In both cases we were told the transmission was damaged due to insufficient lubrication. Neither were covered under warranty and due to this being a rear wheel drive vehicle we were not informed of the recall.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Consumer states the passenger side automatic seat belt disengages while driving. also the same belt will intermittently not engage when vehicle IS started. ts
- Seat belts
Front driver side passive restraint seatbelt will not work. the motor IS out and the shoulder belt does not retract properly. the car has already been serviced for the "seat belt latch switch recall" which was issued in 1998 (serviced feb. 1999). after recall fix IS when this system completely failed.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Driver's seat shoulder belt IS stuck in forward position, there IS a recall but this vehicle IS not affected.*ak recall campaign 97v063000, dealer refused to replace recall component. *tt
- Seat belts
When going over a bump seat belt releases and came forward. Sometimes when fastening seatbelt it does not retract on driver's side. *ak
- Seat belts
Per recall notice sr-97-002, vehicle presented to manufacturer who advised necessary part(s) unavailable; motorized shoulder belt continued to malfunction; part never received; work never done; driver side shoulder belt now also malfunctioning. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Rotors and replacements are defective...rotors warp within 3 months of repair or replacement. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle experiencing problem with fuel leakages from seam of tank. dealer notified, and repairs made at no cost. problem reoccurred again with only 27000 miles and dealer refused to repair because vehicle was out of its warranty. *ak *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Micro switch needs to be replaced. automatic retractor unsecures itself when a bump IS hit. dealer says it just wears out.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
There IS a current recall #98v168002 describing the very similar symptoms, namely lockup due to insufficient lubrication caused by excessive parts wear. According to the manufacturer, the recall does not cover my vin even though the vehicle year and the models are identical. Also the number of the…
There IS a current recall #98v168002 describing the very similar symptoms, namely lockup due to insufficient lubrication caused by excessive parts wear. According to the manufacturer, the recall does not cover my vin even though the vehicle year and the models are identical. Also the number of the units potentially affected exceeds 9500. It IS my opinion that due to the extremely dangerous nature of the defect, potential lockup at freeway speeds, the recall has to be expanded. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Manufacturing safety defect which mitsubishi IS fully respopnsibledealer and customer service stated this IS out of warrenty, but would fix it for 50% of the cost, take it or leave it. attempted to contact regional service manager, but promised call was never returned. This IS a severe problem. *Ak
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder restraint comes undone on the passenger' side for no reason. Problem was reported to the dealership. problem has not been corrected. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Replaced transmission 1997/gone again 1999
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Reporting an ongoing problem with sliding door keeps coming off. Dealer notified, and repaired door on two occasions, and problem still occurs. Asking nhtsa help on this matter. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
There was a manufacture recall on the seatbelt assembly, which I complied to in november of 1998. as of march 1999 the product has failed and the dealer/manufactor refuses to repair at their costs.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine burns 1-2 qt of oil every 2-3 gas fillups & transmission bangs into gear when at full stop shifting from drive-neutral-reverse, also experienced automatic engine delay to shift into next gear on highway while excelerating & maintaining speed. problem first told to dealership service while…
Engine burns 1-2 qt of oil every 2-3 gas fillups & transmission bangs into gear when at full stop shifting from drive-neutral-reverse, also experienced automatic engine delay to shift into next gear on highway while excelerating & maintaining speed. problem first told to dealership service while under warranty, was told there wasn't anything wrong, next year (8/1998) car out of warranty, complained of same gear shifting problem w/ new problem of burning oil in engine & no oil leak from car, dearlerhsip service said car needed new transmission & complete valve job. car had only 55,000 miles. We had to pay for labor on transmission & parts & labor on valve job (over $2000 repair). car under dealer service warranty IS burning 2 qts oil every 3RD gas fil-up & shifting gear problem starting to return. need advice what to do.
- Structure › Body › Door
Recall 97v063001, the door switch latch which causes the shoulder belt to be inopertive. contacted the dealer in dec, 98, still to date, no parts are available.cannot repair the recall. dealer location dobbs mitsubishi, 6400 windchester road memphis, tn, 9017954500. please provide further information.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Two or three days after purchasing our used 1992 expo my husband and I were informed by the mitsubishi mechanic at rick's mitsubishi in pocatello, ID that there had been a motor seatbelt recall a few years ago for the vehicle type we had just purchased. we asked him to order the part for us and…
Two or three days after purchasing our used 1992 expo my husband and I were informed by the mitsubishi mechanic at rick's mitsubishi in pocatello, ID that there had been a motor seatbelt recall a few years ago for the vehicle type we had just purchased. we asked him to order the part for us and the part has not yet been sent to him. on february 19, 1999 my husband called the mitsubishi mechanic and the mechanic told him he sent in an a second order for the same part that day. he also informed my husband that the part should have been delivered to him by that date. essentially, it was taking way too long to delivier the part. I telephoned that mechanic today, february 26, 1999 and asked him why the part had not yet been delivered. he told me that mitsubishi does not have any parts in stock, period. I asked him where he sends the order forms to and where the parts are manufactured, and he informed me both are from the mitsubishi plant in cypress, california. I am concerned about driving an automobile that in the case of an accident, the seat belt will come loose (it's a motor belt). I would like the mitsubishi plant to make the parts for my car. after all, the part was recalled and mitsubishi has a legal obligation to replace the defective part with a safe working part. we have been patient, but I am afraid mitsubishi will blow off the order invoice for this part. can you help us? I have thought of writing to the attorney general of idaho, but I wonder if your department can help us first. your response via post or e-mail would be greatly appreciated. thank you, jillian and derek read
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts
Seat belt pops off continaully.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
While vheicle IS in motion the right seatbelt shoulder harness (srs) would deploy and retract randomly.this was a recalled part failure which was repaired by the dealership. I feel this IS a componant failure on a recalled item and I have the failed part for your consideration. Richard kerti 904.428.7562
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The retractors on the front driver's and passenger's side are not working. Owner has to use lap belts only. Dealer IS replacing them. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case lockup
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 54299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings.
- 52088Revised front brake disc run-out limit value- service manual revision.
- 52073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision.
- 52068Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
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