1994 Mitsubishi Expo: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
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 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Passing a truck on small hill and lost power. Had no gears at all. No forward or reverse. Had to take action to get off road. Dt”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2002
“While driving shfted transmission gear in reverse, heard a noise ,and transmission locked. Up. Dealer contacted, and stated tha ttransmission is not rebuildable. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1999
“On july 6, 1999, at approximately 7:00 p.m. While driving the above mentioned vehicle I heard a thump and noticed the car would not accelerate. I was going aproximately 45 mph and had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid being rear ended. It is noted, on march 12, 1999, I brought this vehicle to a mitsubishi dealer after noticing a jerk between 1st and 2nd gears. I was charged $95.00 for a transmission diagnostic test and was told the transmission was fine.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1999
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“Windshield wipers do not clean the windshield in heavy winds or snow, reducing visibility, also strong winds will lift wipers from windshield. (first vehicle on 601593)”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 1996
“Windshield wipers fail to clear windshield during hard rain or snow, impeding visibility, also, strong winds lift wiper arm away from the windshield. (second vehicle on 503397)”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 1994
“While driving at any speed and without any indication vehicle will completely shutdown, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has 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.