1993 Mitsubishi Expo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 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
12 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
There was a recall (97v063001) concerning the door latch which could malfunction which would cause the shoulder belt anchorage to remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed. when the vehicle was started, the automatic seat belts did not engage. the seat belt did not slide on the rail…
There was a recall (97v063001) concerning the door latch which could malfunction which would cause the shoulder belt anchorage to remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed. when the vehicle was started, the automatic seat belts did not engage. the seat belt did not slide on the rail properly. there was a recall for the same vehicle only one year earlier, but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak (right rear door) *sc *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I got this car from a used lot, the transmission failed tat same day. I want to make this complaint againt the dealer car city outlet.*ak
- Seat belts
Passenger's seat belt would intermittently not engage when closing the door, leaving passenger without any restraint. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Abs-disc brake rotors not robust causing poor braking and owner expense. Should be a mfg recall to replace with much more durable design. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The seat belts doesn't work at all since I bought this vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts
In august 1998, my wife got in her vehicle to start and warm up her engine prior to departing for work. When she turn off ignition her motorized shoulder belt on the drivers side remained in the forward position. Apparently, the motor for retracting the shoulder belt ran in reverse., instead of…
In august 1998, my wife got in her vehicle to start and warm up her engine prior to departing for work. When she turn off ignition her motorized shoulder belt on the drivers side remained in the forward position. Apparently, the motor for retracting the shoulder belt ran in reverse., instead of pulling or placing tension on the cable to retract, the cable was compressed. With the system already in the forward position, the cable was forced out of its track. When looked at by local dealer, the shop manager thought this may fall under a recall notice (sr-97-002). We hadn't received a notice and weren't sure what he was referring to. The regional manager happened to be in town when we took our MINI van in. He looked at the failure and denied the failure as being associated with the recall. His reasoning was that the motor failed. Our cost for repairs would be $700. On november 30, 1998 we received a second notice of recall. When reading the notice I felt that there had been an error in the first decision made by the regional manager. I questioned performance motors about the malfunctioning switch. my belt failed in the forward position. Was there potential for a short or malfunction in the recall switch to cause the damage we expierenced? They couldn't tell me what tests were conducted to generate their conclussions. On january 5, 1999, I called mitsubishi corporate customer service dept file reference #245316. After describing my situation, customer service agent, alex, thought my vehicle warranted another look. On january 9, 1999 at 8:00am I arrived for my appointment. The regional manager had already contacted the dealer and denied any claim. I asked if anyone had looked at my door switches as per the recall? They have no record. January 19TH, called corporate office again. asked why my switches have not been looked at. Corporate was to get back with me by the 21ST. To date, I've heard nothing, I have a recall notice & a failure, there's been no inspection. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Noticed that vehicle labored under acceleration and front brakes smelled after being parked. symtpoms gradually worsened until vehicle would no longer move under its own power. after being towed to dealer was advised that hydraulic brake fluid had been contaminated and that rubber components…
Noticed that vehicle labored under acceleration and front brakes smelled after being parked. symtpoms gradually worsened until vehicle would no longer move under its own power. after being towed to dealer was advised that hydraulic brake fluid had been contaminated and that rubber components needed to be replaces. approx. 1 yr later same symtoms began. was advised that rotors were warped and required replacement. rotors and pad replaced. now (9/98) hearing sounds of stress in front end when braking.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine gaskets failed causing engine oil to leak onto hot portions of exhaust manifold and transaxle.
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Shoulder belt attached to door & comes out when door IS opened & stays; will not bee in a retracting position; can unlock lap belt & fasten it. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Belt retractors for shoulder belts failed, only came across shoulder occasionally prior to recall 97v-063. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Both seat belts lock up when tryingto pull around driver and passenger. also they will not retract when in use. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver seat belt locked up and would not release, passenager belt did not retractor, replaced both. *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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