Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 deaths.
What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?
A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim — NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.
The database below contains over 2,215,138 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports — when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.
How to interpret what you read
A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:
- One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report — that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
- Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
- Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
- Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.
If you've experienced a defect
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Showing 14,402 complaints for MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2009) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
THERE IS A HOLLOW OPENING BEHIND CARPET IN FLOOR UNDER GAS PEDAL. IN LESS THAN 10,000 MILES, A HOLE WORE THROUGH THE CARPET. NOW HEELS OF SHOES (JUST NORMAL WOMEN'S SHOES, NOT SPIKE HEELS!) GET STUCK WHILE DRIVING. AN ACCIDENT IS INEVITABLE IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT REPAIRED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY OTHER MODEL CARS, MANY WITH WORN CARPETING, BUT NONE HAD A DESIGN FLAW LIKE THE 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE.... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2010
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR, ABOUT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE MIGHT BECOME CORRODED FROM ROAD SALT IN COLD WEATHER. THAT'S FINE ABOUT THE RECALL BUT THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE DEALERSHIP IN LYNCHBURG,VA. CLOSED UP AND I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS FROM ANYONE. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THEY SAY I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO BLACKSBURG, CHARLOTTETSVILLE OR SOMEWHERE ELSE, THE PROBLEM WITH THA... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2006) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: May 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2001) — STEERING
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I WAS IN TRAFFIC OR MEETING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT PARKING LOCK. FAINT ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2001) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I WAS IN TRAFFIC OR MEETING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT PARKING LOCK. FAINT ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(2003) — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT WAS ROTATING THE TIRES WHEN HE NOTICED ONE OF THE STUDS ON THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE STUD WAS REPLACED. THE SAME FAILURE HAS SINCE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL IN WHICH THE STUDS WERE REPLACED BY THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. T... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2003) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INDEPENDENTLY EXTENDED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT A BOLT DETACHED FROM THE THROTTLE CONTROL UNIT AND WAS SUCKED ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, SHE HEARD AND SAW WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE PREVIOUS MECHANIC WH... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — EQUIPMENT
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2009
THE HEAT/AC KNOB IN MY 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER WILL NOT TURN. IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT FOR YEARS, BUT FOR FALL/WINTER 2009 I HAD TO HAVE A MECHANIC CRAWL UNDER THE DASH AND FORCE IT WITH PLIERS, THEN I LEFT IT THAT WAY ALL WINTER. NOT VERY SAFE OR CONVENIENT. I'M LOOKING AT A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FROM MITSUBISHI WHICH THEY SHOULD PAY FOR. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, YOU CAN'T DEFROST YOUR WINDOWS WITHOUT H... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — VISIBILITY
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2009
THE HEAT/AC KNOB IN MY 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER WILL NOT TURN. IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT FOR YEARS, BUT FOR FALL/WINTER 2009 I HAD TO HAVE A MECHANIC CRAWL UNDER THE DASH AND FORCE IT WITH PLIERS, THEN I LEFT IT THAT WAY ALL WINTER. NOT VERY SAFE OR CONVENIENT. I'M LOOKING AT A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FROM MITSUBISHI WHICH THEY SHOULD PAY FOR. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, YOU CAN'T DEFROST YOUR WINDOWS WITHOUT H... Read more
MITSUBISHI
RAIDER
(2006) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 9, 2010
VEHICLE: 2006 MITSUBISHI RAIDER PICKUP TRUCK FAILURE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR SPONTANEOUSLY. DESCRIPTION: ON OCCASION, WHEN INITIATING MOVEMENT IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO MOVE IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION, THEN THE GEAR SELECTION LEVER WILL SPONTANEOUSLY MOVE INTO THE "NEUTRAL" POSITION, DISENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION. THIS RESULTS IN A VEHICLE THAT EIT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2003) — STRUCTURE
Jul 9, 2010
Incident date: Apr 6, 2010
I HAVE A 2003 BLACK MITUSBISHI GALANT ES. THE PROBLEM WITH IT IS THE PAINT...THE TOP OF MY HOOD IS DISGUSTINGLY WHITE AND FADED, ALSO THE ROOF OF THE CAR, AND THE TOP OF THE TRUNK. THE FADE IS SPREADING AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. MY CAR IS NOT THE ONLY ONE..I SEARCHED FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT MITSUBISHI PAINT. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL FOR TH... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2001) — STEERING
Jul 9, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
2001 MITSUBUSHI MONTERO SPORT...TIE ROD SLEEVE ON PASSENGER SIDE UNEXPECTEDLY CAME APART AS I WAS PULLING OUT FROM PARKING SPACE ONTO BUSY ROADWAY. THIS CAUSED ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO STEER CORRECTLY. MECHANIC REPLACED TIE ROD AND FEELS THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AS THREADS WHERE STILL INTACT JUST FITTING WAS NOT PROPER. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO SCREW TIE ROD TOGETHER AND PHYSICALLY PULL THE... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — EQUIPMENT
Jul 9, 2010
Incident date: May 21, 2010
A/C DRAINS TO THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD CREATING A SEVER SAFETY HAZARD, ALSO RUSTS OUT THE FAN BLOWER. *TR
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — STRUCTURE
Jul 9, 2010
Incident date: May 21, 2010
A/C DRAINS TO THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD CREATING A SEVER SAFETY HAZARD, ALSO RUSTS OUT THE FAN BLOWER. *TR
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2001) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2010
Incident date: Mar 12, 2010
THE HORN ON MY MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT IS DEFECTIVE. IT CONSTANTLY BLOWS FUSES, AND WHEN I CAN FINALLY FOR SOME REASON GET ONE IN THE FUSE SLOT WITHOUT BLOWING, I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY HORN WILL JUST START GOING OFF AND IT WONT STOP UNTIL I PULL OVER AND TAKE THE FUSE BACK OUT. *TR
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2001) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jul 3, 2010
Incident date: Mar 12, 2010
THE HORN ON MY MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT IS DEFECTIVE. IT CONSTANTLY BLOWS FUSES, AND WHEN I CAN FINALLY FOR SOME REASON GET ONE IN THE FUSE SLOT WITHOUT BLOWING, I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY HORN WILL JUST START GOING OFF AND IT WONT STOP UNTIL I PULL OVER AND TAKE THE FUSE BACK OUT. *TR
MITSUBISHI
RAIDER
(2007) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2010
Incident date: Jun 3, 2010
WHILE DRIVING 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER ON JUNE 3RD, 2010 THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON JUNE 1ST 2010 AND THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED GOOD. WHEN TAKEN TO MITSUBISHI DEALER THEY SAID THE ONLY THING THEY COULD FIND WAS A DEAD BATTERY. $5000 WORTH OF DAMAGE WAS DONE TO VEHICLE AS IT HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN WALL, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS ... Read more
Crash
MITSUBISHI
RAIDER
(2007) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 3, 2010
Incident date: Jun 3, 2010
WHILE DRIVING 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER ON JUNE 3RD, 2010 THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON JUNE 1ST 2010 AND THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED GOOD. WHEN TAKEN TO MITSUBISHI DEALER THEY SAID THE ONLY THING THEY COULD FIND WAS A DEAD BATTERY. $5000 WORTH OF DAMAGE WAS DONE TO VEHICLE AS IT HIT THE CENTER MEDIAN WALL, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS ... Read more
Crash
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2000) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Jun 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON JUNE 25, 2010, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A FUEL PUMP AT A GASOLINE STATION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BUT NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED, THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME HE EXPERIENCED THAT TYPE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE DEALER OR THE MANUF... Read more
Crash
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2010
Incident date: May 25, 2010
BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS. THE WINDOWS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME UNRESPONSIVE TO CONTROLS BOTH AT THE DRIVER SEAT AND THE CONTROLS ON THE DOORS. BROUGHT THE CAR IN BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (4 YRS, 8 MOS) TO GET WINDOWS REPAIRED, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ERRORS AND DID NOT DO ANY SERVICE ON THE CAR. SIX MONTHS LATER (AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED), THE REAR, PASSENGER SIDE POW... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2004) — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 1, 2010
Incident date: May 25, 2010
BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS. THE WINDOWS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME UNRESPONSIVE TO CONTROLS BOTH AT THE DRIVER SEAT AND THE CONTROLS ON THE DOORS. BROUGHT THE CAR IN BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (4 YRS, 8 MOS) TO GET WINDOWS REPAIRED, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ERRORS AND DID NOT DO ANY SERVICE ON THE CAR. SIX MONTHS LATER (AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED), THE REAR, PASSENGER SIDE POW... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2008) — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jun 29, 2010
Incident date: Jan 20, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AND SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE CAUSING INADEQUATE VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT STATED IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO CHANGE LANES OR REVERSE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO HAVE A CLEAR LINE OF VISION. THE DEALER DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT EXISTED IN THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT NO REPAIRS ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(2001) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 29, 2010
Incident date: Apr 4, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE, SUDDENLY MY BRAKES FAIL. I ALMOST STRUCK A MOTOR VEHICLE AND A PEDESTRIAN. MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD. I HAD MY MECHANIC CHECK THE VEHICLE. MY BRAKES PADS WERE FINE. I LATER LEARN FROM THE MITSUBISHI DEALER THAT I NEED A ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT. THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. MY CAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION ONLY 58,000 MILES. MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO COVER THE PARTS. AT THIS MOMENT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 25, 2010
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG DID. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A POLICE IMPOUND AND WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2007) — STEERING
Jun 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 5, 2010
2007 MITSIBUSI GALANT 4 DOOR 6 CYLINDER STEERING COLUMN LOCKED WHILE DRIVING DOWN STREET AT 30-35MI PER HR AIR BAG CAME OUT CAUSING FACIAL DAMAGE, CHEST INJURY, LOSS OF 6 TEETH AND TOTALED CAR. *TR
Crash
2 injured
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 24, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WITH A 2002 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE, I HAVE HAD HEATER CORE PROBLEMS. ANTIFREEZE LEAKING/SMELL AND WINDOWS FOGGING UP. COST TO REPAIR EXCEEDS $1000. IF EVERY ONE OF THESE VEHICLES HAS THIS SAME ISSUE, WHY HAS IT NEVER BEEN RECALLED? AND WHY DOES MITSUBISHI GET AWAY WITH ALL CARS HAVING THIS DEFECT? AND WHY HAS THIS INVESTIGATION NOT RESULTED IN ACTION? IS THERE ANOTHER AG... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER CONNECTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND POSSIBLY THE BLOWER AND RESISTOR. THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE AND WOULD NEED TO BE ORDERED. THE DEALER MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR TO THE AIR CONDITIONER BUT WAS CONCE... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2000) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Jun 15, 2010
Incident date: May 16, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SPILLING FUEL FROM THE GASKET ON THE TANK KNOWN AS THE LEVELER GASKET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 04V319000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE) BUT THE MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 103,000.
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2003) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 13, 2010
Incident date: Mar 10, 2009
I HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE 2003 OR 04, AND KEPT THE CAR COVERED WHEN I DIDN'T DRIVE IT MUCH, BUT FOR WEEKENDS I USED THE CAR FOR ERRANDS. LAST YEAR I STARTED TO DRIVE THE CAR MORE OFTEN AND DID NOT COVER THE CAR AS MUCH, BUT CONTINUED TO WASH AND WAX THE CAR WHEN NEEDED. I STARTED TO NOTICE FADING SPOTS ON THE HOOD ON THE BLACK PAINT, BUT DID NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, BUT CONTINUED TO WASH AND WAX... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2002) — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 13, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
THE SLAVE CYLINDER ON MY 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPEN AND I COULD NO LONGER GET MY CAR TO GO INTO GEAR. I HAD TO GET OVER FROM THE LEFT LANE OF TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER OF THE RIGHT LANE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE BECAUSE MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD TO CUT OTHER DRIVERS OFF AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE SLAV... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2000) — STEERING
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jun 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTARO SPORT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD; AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THE CRANKSHAFT BOLT WAS LOOSE WHICH WAS TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED OPERAT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
RAIDER
(2007) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 6, 2010
Incident date: May 3, 2010
OUT OF CONTROL TAIL SPIN, BRAKED GOING INTO ON RAMP. *TR
Crash
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2003) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 5, 2010
Incident date: Jun 14, 2004
PURCHASED 2003 SILVER ECLIPSE GS WITH 5000 MILES IN JUNE 2003. WITH IN 12 MONTHS, PAINT WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND FLAKING OFF EXPOSING PRIMER COAT. THIS DETERIORATION PROGRESSED QUICKLY AND AFTER 5 YEARS HOOD, ROOF AND REAR QUARTER PANELS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY DOWN TO PRIMER. I AM FILING NOW TO HOPEFULLY RAISE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS TO THE POINT WHERE SOMEBODY REALIZES THIS IS NOT AN ISOL... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(1995) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 4, 2010
I SPRAYED MY 95 MITSUBISHI GALANT MOTOR OFF AND RINSED IT OFF, IT RAN FOR ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES AND THEN SHUT OFF. NOW ITS JUST TURNING AD WILL NOT START. *TR
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1996) — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION AND IT MADE AN UNUSUAL NOISE. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HAD FRACTURED FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE V... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2005) — SEAT BELTS
Jun 1, 2010
Incident date: May 20, 2010
MY SON AND I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON MAY, 20TH, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM. I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR LIMITED ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60 MPH. TWO CARS IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES TO AVOIDING HITTING A MOTORCYCLIST THAT DODGED IN FRONT OF THEM. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND SWERVED TO DODGE THE VAN, IN FRONT OF ME, BUT ENDING UP HITTING THE VAN ON MY FRONT PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2005) — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 1, 2010
Incident date: May 20, 2010
MY SON AND I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON MAY, 20TH, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM. I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR LIMITED ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60 MPH. TWO CARS IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES TO AVOIDING HITTING A MOTORCYCLIST THAT DODGED IN FRONT OF THEM. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND SWERVED TO DODGE THE VAN, IN FRONT OF ME, BUT ENDING UP HITTING THE VAN ON MY FRONT PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — EQUIPMENT
May 31, 2010
Incident date: Apr 25, 2008
MITSUBISHI 2003 LANCER ES PROBLEM: AC KNOB WON'T SWITCH ALL THE WAY OVER TO HEAT?IT KINKS. IF YOU TURN IT TOO HARD, IT BREAKS AND YOU REQUIRE TO CHANGE THE WHOLE CONSOLE WHICH COSTS AROUND $388.00 PLUS THE LABOR REQUIRED TO INSTALL IT, THEN THE TOTAL WILL BE AROUND $675.00! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2008 BUT IT WORSENED WITH TIME TO THE POINT OF BREAKING RECENTLY. THE TWO OUTSIDE K... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
May 31, 2010
Incident date: Apr 25, 2008
MITSUBISHI 2003 LANCER ES PROBLEM: AC KNOB WON'T SWITCH ALL THE WAY OVER TO HEAT?IT KINKS. IF YOU TURN IT TOO HARD, IT BREAKS AND YOU REQUIRE TO CHANGE THE WHOLE CONSOLE WHICH COSTS AROUND $388.00 PLUS THE LABOR REQUIRED TO INSTALL IT, THEN THE TOTAL WILL BE AROUND $675.00! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2008 BUT IT WORSENED WITH TIME TO THE POINT OF BREAKING RECENTLY. THE TWO OUTSIDE K... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
May 25, 2010
Incident date: May 24, 2010
THE A/C KNOB ON THIS CAR HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND HAS NOW BROKE OFF. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY STIFF WHEN GOING FROM A/C TO HEAT AND NOW DUE TO BEING USED WITH SUCH FORCE REPEATEDLY IT HAS BROKE OFF, THE VENT SELECTOR HAS NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE ITS SMOOTH AND TRANSITIONS EASILY AFTER ALL THESE FEATURES ARE SUPPOSED TO MAKE THE VEHICLE MORE COMFORTABLE AND SAFE AND WARM ON COLD NIGHTS... I JUST... Read more
MITSUBISHI
3000GT
(1994) — SEAT BELTS
May 23, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, LEAVING SLACK IN THE BELT THAT CAUSES IT TO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *TR
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2008) — AIR BAGS
May 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 15, 2010
AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING INDICATOR THAT THE PASSENGER WAS NOT BUCKLED UP EVEN THOUGH I COULD SEE THEY WERE. ALSO THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM COLUMN WITHOUT THE CAR IN PARK. *TR
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2008) — SEAT BELTS
May 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 15, 2010
AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING INDICATOR THAT THE PASSENGER WAS NOT BUCKLED UP EVEN THOUGH I COULD SEE THEY WERE. ALSO THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM COLUMN WITHOUT THE CAR IN PARK. *TR
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2008) — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
May 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 15, 2010
AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING INDICATOR THAT THE PASSENGER WAS NOT BUCKLED UP EVEN THOUGH I COULD SEE THEY WERE. ALSO THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM COLUMN WITHOUT THE CAR IN PARK. *TR
MITSUBISHI
RAIDER
(2006) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 21, 2010
Incident date: Feb 23, 2009
EVERY TIME I APPLY THE BRAKES IT MAKES A RAPIDLY PULSATING SENSATION LIKE THE ABS IS ENGAGING, EVEN WHEN I'M GOING AT A SLOW SPEED OR WHEN I'M NOT MAKING A RAPID STOP, HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO HUNTINGTON BEACH MITSUBISHI 2/23/09 - THEY ORDERED REAR BRAKE SHOES, 03/05/09 - REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES AND MACHINED FRONT ROTORS PER TSB, 06/30/09 - ADVISE TURN DRUMS, 10/20/09 - ORDER FRONT ROTORS (FO... Read more
MITSUBISHI
RAIDER
(2006) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
May 21, 2010
Incident date: Feb 23, 2009
EVERY TIME I APPLY THE BRAKES IT MAKES A RAPIDLY PULSATING SENSATION LIKE THE ABS IS ENGAGING, EVEN WHEN I'M GOING AT A SLOW SPEED OR WHEN I'M NOT MAKING A RAPID STOP, HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO HUNTINGTON BEACH MITSUBISHI 2/23/09 - THEY ORDERED REAR BRAKE SHOES, 03/05/09 - REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES AND MACHINED FRONT ROTORS PER TSB, 06/30/09 - ADVISE TURN DRUMS, 10/20/09 - ORDER FRONT ROTORS (FO... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2000) — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 21, 2010
Incident date: May 20, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY COULD DRAIN AND REPAIR THE FAILURE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 124,000.
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 20, 2010
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEUTRAL LIGHT ON THE VEHICLE STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF AND HE NOTICED A SMELL OF COOLANT. HE NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSES UNTIL THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE OWNER WAS ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS THE A.T. CONTROL R... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 20, 2010
Incident date: Apr 11, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED AN UNUSUAL ODOR OF COOLANT AND THE NEUTRAL INDICATOR BEGAN SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT FOUND COOLANT LEAKING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO START. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE A.T. CONT... Read more