1992 Mitsubishi Expo: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 41 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (49% of complaints); the 1993 and 1994 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2019
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2002
“Consumer states the passenger side automatic seat belt disengages while driving. Also the same belt will intermittently not engage when vehicle is started. Ts”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2002
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“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2002
“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”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Feb 2002
“When going over a bump seat belt releases and came forward. Sometimes when fastening seatbelt it does not retract on driver's side. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2001
“Micro switch needs to be replaced. Automatic retractor unsecures itself when a bump is hit. Dealer says it just wears out.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2000
“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.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1999
“Automatic shoulder restraint comes undone on the passenger' side for no reason. Problem was reported to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 1999
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo reliable?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo. The most complained-about area is seat belts (49% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Mitsubishi Expo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 118,923 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.