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.
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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.
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Showing 14,402 complaints for MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2000) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 14, 2006
Incident date: Jan 8, 2006
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HEADLAMP CONNECTOR FAILURE. BOTH HEADLAMP CONNECTORS MELTED. *NM
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(2001) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Jan 13, 2006
Incident date: Dec 12, 2005
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A METAL TO METAL GRINDING SOUND. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR, NHTSA # 01V254001. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO OWNERSHIP UNDER THIS RECALL. THE RECALL WORK HAS FAILED. *JB UPDATED 2/7/2006 - *NM
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 10, 2006
Incident date: Dec 28, 2005
I PURCHASED A USED 2002 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CAR HAD 45,000 MILES ON IT. IN OCTOBER WHEN I STARTED TO USE THE HEATER I COULD SMELL AN UNUSUAL SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. IN JANUARY OF 2006 MY BROTHER RODE IN THE CAR AND TOLD ME THE SMELL WAS ANTI-FREEZE. I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND INSTANTLY FOUND OUT THAT THIS MODEL CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEATER CORE O-RINGS FAILING. THE SMELL IN ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2006
Incident date: Dec 28, 2005
I PURCHASED A USED 2002 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE IN AUGUST 2005. THE CAR HAD 45,000 MILES ON IT. IN OCTOBER WHEN I STARTED TO USE THE HEATER I COULD SMELL AN UNUSUAL SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. IN JANUARY OF 2006 MY BROTHER RODE IN THE CAR AND TOLD ME THE SMELL WAS ANTI-FREEZE. I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND INSTANTLY FOUND OUT THAT THIS MODEL CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEATER CORE O-RINGS FAILING. THE SMELL IN ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(1995) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 9, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2005
THE MECHANIC THE OWNER OF AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, COMPLETED A TUNE UP OF THE 3.0 LITER ENGINE, THAT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN BROUGHT TO HIM. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THEN THE ENGINE HAD A LOUD GRINDING AND SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS BLOWING UP. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE SPARK PLUGS OUT AND USED A LIGHT TO DETERMINE THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED AND RUINED FROM A LOOSE PIECE OF METAL THE SIZE OF A MANS TOE NAIL. ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
CANTER
(2002) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
I PURCHASED MY 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER BRAND NEW. FROM DAY 1, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT SLIPS AND IT REVVS REALLY HIGH AND CAUSES MY CAR TO LUNGE FORWARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN MANY, MANY TIMES TO BE FIXED. AS I AM WRITING THIS, MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR, I SHOULD BE DRIVING IT AND ENJOYING IT, NOT CONSTANTLY GOING WITHOUT MY CAR BECAU... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 8, 2006
Incident date: Jan 6, 2006
COULD NOT CLEAR THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS WHEN I TURN ON THE HEATER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHTS INDICATOR ON BOTH THE N AND D WERE FLASHING. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WAS DIFFICULT. DEALER'S MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RELAY HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY COOLANT LEAKING ONTO THE ECU FROM THE HEATER CORE. COOLANT WAS ALSO FOUND TO H... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE SPYDER
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 8, 2006
Incident date: Nov 24, 2005
ENGINE MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE, CAR IS EXHIBITING SIGNS OF POWER FAILURE. *JB
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2005) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 6, 2006
Incident date: Oct 10, 2005
THE VEHICLE IS A MITSTUBISHI OUTLANDER LTD, 2005. THERE IS AN APPARENT LACK OF OR FAILURE OF THE BODY WELDS IN THE DRIVER-SIDE PILLAR. DEALERSHIP INDICATES THERE MAY BE OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. LACK OF OR FAILURE RESULTS IN RUBBING OF THE BODY PANELS PRODUCING A HIGH PITCHED METALLIC SOUND. THE EFFECT OF THIS FRICTION AND LACK OF OR FAILED WELDS IS UNCLEAR RELATIVE TO THE CRASH-WORTHI... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(1999) — STEERING
Jan 5, 2006
Incident date: Aug 23, 2003
MY CAR DRIVING ABILITY SEEMS OKAY BUT AT TIMES IT TENDS TO PULL TO THE SIDE AS IF I'M ABOUT TO MAKE A TURN. SECONDLY, IT'S BEEN MAKING A CLINGING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM WHERE THE NOISE IS COMING FROM AND I'M CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AT TIMES DRIVING MY CAR BECAUSE THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROCESS EVERY SINCE I GOT MY CAR, KNOW ONE SEEM... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(2002) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 30, 2005
MY VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY ACCUMULATOR WAS BAD. SOME MONTERO'S HAD THIS UNDER RECALL, BUT THEY SAID MINE WAS NOT COVERED AND IT WILL COST ME $650 TO REPLACE IT. *NM
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2004) — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 31, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS THE CONSUMER HIT A PUDDLE AND ROLLED OVER A FENCE INTO A WATER RESERVE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED. THE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THE FENCE. THE SEAT BELT WAS ABLE TO LATCH AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES ALONG WITH LO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2004) — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 31, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS THE CONSUMER HIT A PUDDLE AND ROLLED OVER A FENCE INTO A WATER RESERVE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED. THE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THE FENCE. THE SEAT BELT WAS ABLE TO LATCH AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES ALONG WITH LO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(1998) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 25, 2005
1998 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE HEATER CORE LEAKING FOGGING WINDSHIELD DURING FREEWAY TRAVEL. HAZARD TO HEALTH WITH WHILE OPERATION AUTO. *NM
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2001) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 4, 2006
Incident date: Oct 23, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT USED IN MARCH 2004, ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH A COMPLAINT OF A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I HAVE PROPERLY MAINTAINED MY VEHICLE SINCE DAY ONE AND LEARNED TO LIVE WITH THE KNOCKING NOISE. ON OCT 23, 2005 THE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE KNOCKING NOISE BECAME EXCESSIVE SO... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1999) — WHEELS:RIM
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE FOR INSPECTION THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ROLLED ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY DISINTERESTED AND THE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. THE PSI WAS AT 30 FOR HIGHWAY USE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED PSI OF 40. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS ROAD HAZARDS THAT COULD... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2004) — TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 2, 2006
3 OUT OF 4 NEW NANKANG NS-1 TIRES FAILED WITHIN 15,000 MILES. TWO OF THE INCIDENTS WERE BLOWOUTS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *JB
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 3, 2006
THERE IS A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST IS ENGINE NOISE (LOUD "TICKING, " CLICKING" NOISE) THIS ALL THE TIME. IT WAS TAKEN IN A NUMBER OF TIMES AND EVERY TIME SOMETHING WAS CHANGED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED. THE NOISE IS STILL THERE! THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR ERRATIC LOCK AND LIGHT FUNCTION, HOWEVER IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — STEERING
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 3, 2006
THERE IS A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST IS ENGINE NOISE (LOUD "TICKING, " CLICKING" NOISE) THIS ALL THE TIME. IT WAS TAKEN IN A NUMBER OF TIMES AND EVERY TIME SOMETHING WAS CHANGED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED. THE NOISE IS STILL THERE! THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR ERRATIC LOCK AND LIGHT FUNCTION, HOWEVER IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 3, 2006
THERE IS A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST IS ENGINE NOISE (LOUD "TICKING, " CLICKING" NOISE) THIS ALL THE TIME. IT WAS TAKEN IN A NUMBER OF TIMES AND EVERY TIME SOMETHING WAS CHANGED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED. THE NOISE IS STILL THERE! THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR ERRATIC LOCK AND LIGHT FUNCTION, HOWEVER IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — SUSPENSION
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 3, 2006
THERE IS A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST IS ENGINE NOISE (LOUD "TICKING, " CLICKING" NOISE) THIS ALL THE TIME. IT WAS TAKEN IN A NUMBER OF TIMES AND EVERY TIME SOMETHING WAS CHANGED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED. THE NOISE IS STILL THERE! THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR ERRATIC LOCK AND LIGHT FUNCTION, HOWEVER IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MIRAGE
(2001) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT REGISTER HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS GOING, AND THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, THE CONTACT DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS THERE WAS IN THE FURL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS DID NOT REGISTER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. AND THEY DETERMINED THE VEHICLE ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MIRAGE
(2001) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT REGISTER HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS GOING, AND THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, THE CONTACT DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS THERE WAS IN THE FURL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS DID NOT REGISTER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. AND THEY DETERMINED THE VEHICLE ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MIRAGE
(2001) — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT REGISTER HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS GOING, AND THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, THE CONTACT DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS THERE WAS IN THE FURL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS DID NOT REGISTER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. AND THEY DETERMINED THE VEHICLE ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 3, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOWS WOULD CONSTANTLY BE FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, COOLANT LEAKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED. THEY DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE HEATER CORE, IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.*AK
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2000) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 2, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT HEADLAMP ON MY WIFE'S 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE STOPPED WORKING (BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAMS) AT THE EXACT SAME TIME. UPON INVESTIGATING, WE FOUND THAT ALL FUSES WERE OK, BUT THE HEADLAMP WIRING HARNESSES HAD MELTED. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED IN CASE NUMBERS 10145878, 10111932, AND 10100237. IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURED IN THE MIDDLE OF A NIGHT-TIME DRIVE, IT... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2005) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 2, 2006
Incident date: Dec 31, 2005
2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS DROVE AROUND TOWN IN A MILD SNOW AND RAIN. THE NEXT DAY NOTICED WATER HAD LEAKED INTO THE INTERIOR CABIN UNDER DRIVER SIDE CARPETING. TOOK TWO LARGE TOWELS TO SOAK UP WATER. CALLED DEALER. BRINGING IT TO SERVICE DEPT TOMMOROW. I NOTED THERE ARE PREVIOUS TSB'S CONCERNING THE PROBLEM . *JB
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2000) — STRUCTURE
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Oct 2, 2005
I HAVE OWNED A 2000 GALANT BRAND NEW FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I KEEP UP WITH THE SERVICE, AND ALWAYS USE MITSUBISHI SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE PAST FEW MONTHS HOWEVER (SUMMER OF 2005) - RIGHT AROUND THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DATE - I NOTICE THAT EVERY TIME IT RAINS, THE "FLOOR OF THE DRIVER SIDE IS FLOODED WITH WATER". IT IS SUCH A HUGE NUISANCE. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF THE TRAIL OF THE WATER AT A... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
CONSTANT OVER HEATING AND FLUID COMING OUT OF THE RADIATOR CAP, ALSO SEVERE SHAKING IN THE STERRING WHEEL AND 4TH GEAR. WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT?
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — SUSPENSION
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
CONSTANT OVER HEATING AND FLUID COMING OUT OF THE RADIATOR CAP, ALSO SEVERE SHAKING IN THE STERRING WHEEL AND 4TH GEAR. WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT?
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
CONSTANT OVER HEATING AND FLUID COMING OUT OF THE RADIATOR CAP, ALSO SEVERE SHAKING IN THE STERRING WHEEL AND 4TH GEAR. WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT?
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2003) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 24, 2005
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR 2 YEARS AGO IT HAS SPUTTERED AND JERKED BUT AT FIRST NOT THAT BAD. THE LAST YEAR HAS BEEN THE WORST. IT STAYS REVVED UP AND THEN IT WILL KICK INTO GEAR. FINALLY CHRISTMAS EVE IT BROKE DOWN. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT IS A HAIR LINE CRACK ABOUT 2 INCHES LONG ON THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING. SURE ENOUGH THERE IS AND I HAVE A DEAD CAR. *JB
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(1995) — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: Dec 28, 2005
FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FAILURE: ATTACHMENT OF SEAT BACK FRAME TO SEAT BRACKET FOR RECLINING BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT(SIDE NEAR SHIFTER) - LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED IN THE DRIVE WAY WHEN GETTING IN THE CAR. IF IT HAD HAPPENED DURING TRAFFIC OR REAR-END COLLISION COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. I AM NOT FAT EITHER 6'2" - 210 POUNDS. CAR NOW UNDRIVABLE DUE TO LACK OF BACK SUPPORT. *JB
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2005
THE RADIATOR BLEW APART WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO QUICKLY OVERHEAT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION BY MY MECHANIC IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD ALSO CRACKED. HE WAS AWARE OF A POSSIBLE KNOWN ISSUE AND CONTACTED MITSUBISHI WHO VERIFIED A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING FAN CONTROLLER. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE MITSU... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER EVOLUTION
(2005) — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Nov 9, 2005
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION, AND TWO MONTHS LATER @ 1847 MILES, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT. MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO WARRANTY REPAIR THE FAILURE, SO I STARTED INVESTIGATING THEIR CLUTCHES. IT TURNS OUT SIX LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS AS WELL AS 4 MITSUBISHI TECHNICIANS ADVISED ME THE CLUTCHES ARE WEAK/DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY, AND MITSUBISHI IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM ON MY MODEL, BUT REF... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2005) — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Dec 27, 2005
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE INSISTED THAT THE DEALER CONVERT THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO A POWER OPERATED SEAT. AFTER THE POWER SEAT WAS INSTALLED THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHICH WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THE DEALER BELIEVED IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE POWER SEAT THAT CAUSED THE SRS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ORDERED AN AIR... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2005) — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Dec 27, 2005
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE INSISTED THAT THE DEALER CONVERT THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO A POWER OPERATED SEAT. AFTER THE POWER SEAT WAS INSTALLED THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHICH WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THE DEALER BELIEVED IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE POWER SEAT THAT CAUSED THE SRS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ORDERED AN AIR... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR FROM DAVE SMITH MOTORS IN SEPTEMBER, 2005. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES. ONCE THEY REPLACED A FALSELY SEALED FRONT WINDSHIELD, TWICE THEY REPAIRED THE HEATER CORE, AND ONCE THEY REPAIRED THE DRIVE LINE. THE 2 OTHER VISITS WERE FOR INITIAL INSPECTION AND ESTIMATE . NOW IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING ELECTRIC WIRES AND IT IS STALLING WHILE IN MOTION. ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Dec 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR FROM DAVE SMITH MOTORS IN SEPTEMBER, 2005. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES. ONCE THEY REPLACED A FALSELY SEALED FRONT WINDSHIELD, TWICE THEY REPAIRED THE HEATER CORE, AND ONCE THEY REPAIRED THE DRIVE LINE. THE 2 OTHER VISITS WERE FOR INITIAL INSPECTION AND ESTIMATE . NOW IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING ELECTRIC WIRES AND IT IS STALLING WHILE IN MOTION. ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Dec 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR FROM DAVE SMITH MOTORS IN SEPTEMBER, 2005. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES. ONCE THEY REPLACED A FALSELY SEALED FRONT WINDSHIELD, TWICE THEY REPAIRED THE HEATER CORE, AND ONCE THEY REPAIRED THE DRIVE LINE. THE 2 OTHER VISITS WERE FOR INITIAL INSPECTION AND ESTIMATE . NOW IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING ELECTRIC WIRES AND IT IS STALLING WHILE IN MOTION. ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
LANCER
(2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 26, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2005
MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT DOWN THE STREET. *JB
Fire
MITSUBISHI
MIRAGE
(1992) — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 23, 2005
Incident date: Dec 23, 2005
WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SAFETY HARNESS. IT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I CHECKED ON THE WEB AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECALL: 97V063001 THAT IS LISTED AS A RECALL FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE OUR PROBLEM. I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANY RECALL ON OUR CAR, A 1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE LS, VIN NUMBER: [XXX] . THE REFERENCED... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2001) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 23, 2005
Incident date: Dec 23, 2005
IN DECEMBER 2005 THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH A DROP IN POWER BETWEEN 10 AND 20 MILES PER HOUR. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED IS AS SHIFT SURGE AND SAID THE TRANSMISSION HAD A LEAK, RESULTING IN LOW FLUID THAT OVERHEATED THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED INTERNAL DAMAGE. THE SURGE OCCURRED ON AND OFF FOR JUST A WEEK. NOW THEY SAY WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND QUOTE OF $2,000 PLUS FOR... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(1999) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 21, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
1999 GALANT CLEAR COAT DEFECTIVE. I BOUGHT THE CAR A YEAR OLD AND WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR THE CLEAR COAT STARTED TO FLAKE OFF THE ROOF AND TRUNK. I BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT THAT WAS USED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THE CAR IS TO NEW TO HAVE THIS MUCH PAINT DAMAGE. AND NO I HAVE NOT USED ANYTHING ON IT, SUCH AS CHEMICALS OR SO ON THAT HAS BEEN PR... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2004) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Dec 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE BUTTON ON THE FLOOR SHIFTER POPPED OFF. SHE COULD NOT SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE BUTTON. *AK UPDATED 01/25/06. *JB
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2000) — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Dec 21, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V225001 CONCERNING THE STEERING, THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY. HOWEVER, THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL WERE CURRENTLY PRESENT ON THE VEHICLE. SHE FELT THAT RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE SAFETY DEFECT. SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE, AND THEY OFFERED NO FR... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE SPYDER
(1997) — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Dec 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2005
1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CLUTCH. THE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE SLAVE CYLINDER TO THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A CUT IN THE LINE 1MM FROM THE CONNECTION TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE NOW REPLACED THIS LINE SIX (6) TIMES IN TWO YEARS. FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR 2 OR MORE HOURS. CLUTCH GOES TO THE FLOOR DUE TO LOS... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE SPYDER
(1997) — EQUIPMENT
Dec 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2005
1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CLUTCH. THE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE SLAVE CYLINDER TO THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A CUT IN THE LINE 1MM FROM THE CONNECTION TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE NOW REPLACED THIS LINE SIX (6) TIMES IN TWO YEARS. FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR 2 OR MORE HOURS. CLUTCH GOES TO THE FLOOR DUE TO LOS... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2000) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 21, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT IN 2001 AND RECENTLY THE LEFT HEAD LAMP DIMMED AND I THOUGHT THE HEAD LAMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I PURCHASED A NEW BULB ONLY TO DISCOVER THE HEAD LAMP HARNESS HAD BEEN MELTED. SHORTLY THERE AFTER I DRIVING HOME AFTER SUNSET AND BOTH HEAD LAMPS WENT OUT. ALL I COULD DO WAS TURN ON MY FOG LAMPS TO GET LIGHT TO SEE WHERE I WAS GOING. I LIVE IN RURAL AREA AND ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2006) — TIRES
Dec 19, 2005
Incident date: Dec 16, 2005
2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, 2,000 MILES, DRIVER AND 4 PASSENGERS WERE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE #405 FREEWAY ON DRY CONDITIONS. THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY GOES INTO A SPIN. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A 1 INCH WOOD SCREW IN THE TREAD, AND THE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE WHOLE INSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE WAS GONE. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN. *NM