1993 Mitsubishi Expo: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
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 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2002
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2002
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1996
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“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1996
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1994
“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”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 1901
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.
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Is the 1993 Mitsubishi Expo reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Mitsubishi Expo. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1993 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.