NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Mitsubishi Expo Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Mitsubishi Expo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1996 Mitsubishi Expo owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo, describing incidents dated December 31, 1996.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #830426 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
MITSUBISHI/RADIATOR HOSE
NHTSA #04V542000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Radiator Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported November 10, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Potentially affected: 276 vehicles
Mitsubishi campaign SR004-NNN · Owners notified March 15, 2005 · Vehicles built May 24, 1996 – July 15, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THE RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CLAMPING IS INSUFFICIENT.
Safety consequence
DUE TO ENGINE BEHAVIOR, FORCES MAY PULL ON THE RADIATOR HOSE AND THE HOSE MAY COME OUT, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO COOLANT LEAKAGE AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHEATING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW RADIATOR HOSE AND HAVE THE HOSE CLAMP CHANGED WITH MODIFIED ONES. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI OF CARIBBEAN AT 787-251-8715.
Notes
MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-04-NNN.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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