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
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Feb 5, 2005
I HAVE HAD MY 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE FOR ONE YEAR NOW AND HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THAT MY FRONT WINDOW FOGGED OVER WITH A FILM THE DEFROSTER WOULD NOT REMOVE. LAST WEEKEND THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY 2005 I NOTICED THE FILM GETTING WORSE AND THE CAR FILLED WITH A VERY PUNGENT SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE THIS CAUSED MY EYES TO BURN AND MADE IT HARD TO CONTINUE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER WHO SAID THE HEATER CORE... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 4, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
THE HEATER CORE DEVELOPED A LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN THE WINDOW FOGGING UP, FOLLOWED BY SMOKE/STEAM FROM THE ANTI FREEZE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2003) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Feb 3, 2005
HAVE HAD A CONSTANT SQUEAL AND PULLING AND DRIFTING IN OUTLANDER FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT 3 TIMES BEFORE. TODAY IT WAS LOUDER AND CAR DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CAR POWER WAS LOST. MANUERVERED CAR TO RIGHT HAND SIDE. TURNED EVERYTHING OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON AND IT WAS "FINE". CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND WAS DISCONNECTED THREE TIMES. CALLED 411 WENT STRAIG... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1998) — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FORM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE REAR TIRE LOCKED UP, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2004
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT WITH A 3.0 ENGINE. THE CAM SHAFT CAME APART AND THE MITSUBISHI REP REFUSE TO AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR. THIS VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER THE NEW CAR WARRANTY. NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. THE SUV NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. WHAT HAPPEN TO CUSTOMER SERVICE? *JB
MITSUBISHI
MIGHTY MAX
(1986) — EQUIPMENT
Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Feb 3, 2005
DEVELOPING EXPANSION CRACK IN COLLECTOR OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD OF THE 1986 2.0L MITSUBISHI MIGHT MAX PU. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF MATERIALS DURING PRODUCTION AND WHEN REPAIRED, IT IS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE UNIT OF THE SAME NATURE.
MITSUBISHI
MIGHTY MAX
(1986) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Feb 3, 2005
DEVELOPING EXPANSION CRACK IN COLLECTOR OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD OF THE 1986 2.0L MITSUBISHI MIGHT MAX PU. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF MATERIALS DURING PRODUCTION AND WHEN REPAIRED, IT IS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE UNIT OF THE SAME NATURE.
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO
(1999) — AIR BAGS
Feb 2, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL#D17 CONCERNING AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. MASSEY YARDLEY, 772-546-1800. *AK
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2003) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 1, 2005
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. THE GEARS DO NOT CONNECT LIKE THEY SHOULD. SOMETIMES THE GEARS DO NOT RESPOND AT ALL.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. *TC
MITSUBISHI
MIRAGE
(2000) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 1, 2005
Incident date: Jan 10, 2005
PROBLEMS WITH POWER TO THE HEADLAMPS. BOTH HEADLAMPS ARE CURRENTLY NOT WORKING, NEITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAMS. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER GOING TO THE HEADLAMPS, REPLACED THE SWITCH, THE MAIN 40A FUSE, BOTH HEADLAMPS AND THE 10A FUSES ON THE BOX, I TOOK IT TO A DEALER/SHOP RECOMMENDED A FULL DISGNOSTIC CHECK AND POSSIBLY REPLACING WIRING LEADING UP TO THE HEADLAMPS. THIS IS THE 3RD MAJOR CONCERN ON T... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(1998) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Sep 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED A BAD ODOR COMING FROM THE HEATER CORE. HEATER SYSTEM WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE VEHICLE'S HEATER CORE AND REFRIGERANT WERE REPLACED. *NM
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2003) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A HEAT PROBLEM. WITH THE HEAT. WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAT BLEW OUT FROM THE VENTS IN THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD, BUT WHEN DIRECTING IT TO THE FLOOR, IT DID NOT COME OUT OF THE LOWER PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT WITH THE CONTROL KNOB ON OFF POSITION, AIR OR HEAT CAMED OUT FROM THE VENT. *TT
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(2000) — WHEELS:RIM
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jan 10, 2005
THE WHEEL COVERS CONTINUE TO FALL OFF OF VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY A PERSON THAT SELLS WHEEL COVERS, THAT THE 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS THAT PROBLEM DUE TO THE PART THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL COVER ON, HEATS UP AND THE PIECE OPENS UP AND ALLOWS THE WHEEL COVER TO FALL OFF. ALL MY WHEEL COVERS WERE LOSS OR HAD TO BE TAKEN OFF OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS. THE MITSUBISI WHEEL COVERS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jan 31, 2005
HEATER CORE, PRODUCING TOXIN FUMES, INSIDE THE CAR. THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, I HAVE A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD WHO I DRIVE AROUND EVERY DAY.THIS IS GOING TO COST ME $400.00 DOLLARS IN LABOR, WHICH I DO NOT HAVE, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE HEATER CORE COST. BUT IT MUST BE FIX BEFORE MY FAMILY OR I COME DOWN WITH SOME SERIOUS ILLNESS. *AK
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2002) — WHEELS:RIM
Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Oct 27, 2004
DURING COLD WEATHER THE RIMS ARE CAUSING THE FRONT/REAR TIRES TO LOSE AIR. INVESTIGATION EA02A007. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1996) — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 27, 2005
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LEAK WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR THE RECALL ONCE ALREADY DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WILL NOT INSPECT AGAIN THE VEHICLE FOR THIS DEFECT. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY. *AK
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(1998) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V311001/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER FOR REPLACING THE CRANKSHAFT BOLTS.*AK
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE SPYDER
(1997) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Jan 25, 2005
I PURCHASED MY 97 ECLIPSE SYPDER CONVERTIBLE IN JUNE 04. AFTER 3 MONTHS THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON. DIAGONOSED AS SMALL EVAP LEAK CODE 0442. TOOK TO DEALER. THE FUEL CUT OFF VALVE IS CRACKED AND THE VAPOR HOSE IS SEPARATED (HAS A LEAK) PARTS ARE ON ORDER AND TOTAL COST $475.00. HOW CAN A VALVE CRACK AND A VAPOR HOSE HAVE A LEAK? ARE THESE PARTS DEFECTIVE? PLEASE NOTE THAT I WAS TOLD THAT IF I... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Nov 26, 2004
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE DEFROSTER. IT WILL NOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS. ALSO, THERE WAS A MIST COMING OUT OF THE VENT. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER ON THURSDAY 27 JANUARY, 2005. *AK
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Jan 17, 2005
SMELLED ANITFREEZE IN THE CAR, SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND CARPET SOAKED WITH ANTIFREEZE CALLED DEALERSHIP IN ARLINGTON AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE HEATER CORE. ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR $930. CAR IS OUT OF FACTORY WARRANTY BUT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY W/ $500 DEDUCTIBLE. WAS TOLD TO CALL WARRANTY PEOPLE AND TELL THEM WAS "CRACKED" AND THAT IT WOULD BE COVERED. MILEAGE IS ONLY... Read more
MITSUBISHI
GALANT
(1994) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
I BOUGHT MY 94 MITSUBISHI GALANT IN DECEMBER OF 1998. THE FIRST TIME MY ALTERNATOR BELT BROKE WAS AUGUST OF 1999. SINCE THEN MY BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 12 TIMES (7 TIMES THE BELT WAS REPLACED BY A MECHANIC). MOST OF THE TIME, MY HUSBAND OR MYSELF HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN THE BELT BRAKES LEAVING US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE BELT ALSO SQUEAKS REALLY BAD. I'VE TRIED TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Jan 14, 2005
THIS HEATER CORE LEAKS DIRECTLY OVER COMPUTERS WHICH CONTROL THE ENGINE - AND COULD CAUSE IT TO ACT UNPREDICTABLY OR CUT OUT ALTOGETHER WHEN DRIVING. *AK * ANTI-FREEZE CONTAINS ETHYLENE GYLCOL WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS RESPIRATORY DAMAGE * THE LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE CAUSES A FILM TO FORM ON THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE WINDSCREEN TO FOG UP SUDDENLY, OBSCURING THE VIEW OF THE ROAD AND POTE... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
MY DIAMANTE HAS ABOUT 42,000 MILES ON IT, AND I HAVE JUST BEEN NOTICING THAT THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS FOG UP AND THE DEFROST DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I LIVE IN COLORADO, WHERE IT CAN BE VERY COLD IN THE WINTER MONTHS AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT A SMOKE OR VAPOR COMES OUT OF THE VENTS AND SMELLS BAD. THIS TOO IS A HEALTH CONCERN OF MINE. I HAVE A LITTLE T... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2002) — WHEELS:RIM
Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE REAR RIGHT AND FRONT RIGHT RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT RIM WAS CRACKED AND BENT AND THE REAR RIGHT WAS BENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 20, 2005
THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER BECAUSE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WOULD ROLL DOWN, AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REMOTE BUTTON. *JB A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE TRANSMISSION. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WARNING LIGHT IN THE DASH CONTINUES TO COME ON. *TC
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 20, 2005
THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER BECAUSE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WOULD ROLL DOWN, AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REMOTE BUTTON. *JB A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE TRANSMISSION. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WARNING LIGHT IN THE DASH CONTINUES TO COME ON. *TC
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 20, 2005
THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER BECAUSE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WOULD ROLL DOWN, AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REMOTE BUTTON. *JB A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE TRANSMISSION. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WARNING LIGHT IN THE DASH CONTINUES TO COME ON. *TC
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(1999) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 7, 2005
THE DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *TT
Fire
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(1999) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 7, 2005
THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Fire
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ENGAGING A GEAR CHANGE, ENGINE? WILL LOSE COMPRESSION/POWER, TACH FALL 500-700 RPS AS SPEEDOMETER RISES. ENGINE TICKS. INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, AIR CIRCULATION FAN SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, BRAKES MAKING NOISE. DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, NO ONE RETURNS MY CALL. *JB
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ENGAGING A GEAR CHANGE, ENGINE? WILL LOSE COMPRESSION/POWER, TACH FALL 500-700 RPS AS SPEEDOMETER RISES. ENGINE TICKS. INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, AIR CIRCULATION FAN SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, BRAKES MAKING NOISE. DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, NO ONE RETURNS MY CALL. *JB
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ENGAGING A GEAR CHANGE, ENGINE? WILL LOSE COMPRESSION/POWER, TACH FALL 500-700 RPS AS SPEEDOMETER RISES. ENGINE TICKS. INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, AIR CIRCULATION FAN SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, BRAKES MAKING NOISE. DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, NO ONE RETURNS MY CALL. *JB
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
(2004) — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ENGAGING A GEAR CHANGE, ENGINE? WILL LOSE COMPRESSION/POWER, TACH FALL 500-700 RPS AS SPEEDOMETER RISES. ENGINE TICKS. INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, AIR CIRCULATION FAN SPEED DECREASES WHEN VEHICLE AT STOP, BRAKES MAKING NOISE. DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, NO ONE RETURNS MY CALL. *JB
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 22, 2005
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
STRONG SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE CAUSING NAUSEA AND LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING DUE TO HEAVY FOGGING OF ALL WINDOWS. IN REVIEW ONLINE FOR OTHER DOCUMENTED CASES THE HEATER CORE AND CORE ASSEMBLY O RINGS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE, SEEMS TO BE VERY PREVALENT IN 2001 AND NEWER MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE MODELS.MY DIAMANTE HAS 48,000 MILES. *JB
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(1998) — AIR BAGS
Jan 21, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
WHEN CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE HE WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, CONSUMER REAR ENDED A CAR. WHEN IMPACTING, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN PRIOR ACCIDENT AND HAD NO AIR BAGS. *NM
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Dec 26, 2004
HEATER CORE HAS FAILED. ANTI-FREEZE LEAKS AND, AS THE RESULT, SYRUP-LIKE SMELL IS EVERYWHERE INSIDE THE CAR! WINDOWS FOG UP. POSSIBLE DAMAGES ARE NOT TO BE IGNORED!. IF THE PROBLEM ISN'T TAKEN CARE OF, IT CAN UNDOUBTEDLY LEAD TO LONG TERM HEALTH PROBLEMS DUE TO ANTI FREEZE FUMES, AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL DAMAGES TO THE COMPUTER. *JB
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL RELAY SWITCH ON MY MITSUIBISHI ECLIPSE 1997 GS HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR TO START, I HAVE TO GO UNDER THE HOOD, "WIGGLE" THE RELAY SWITCH AND LIGHTLY TAP ON THE TOP OF IT. THIS FUEL RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, EVEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GO DEAD DURING TRAVEL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY IT OCCURS. (20+ OCCURREN... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL RELAY SWITCH ON MY MITSUIBISHI ECLIPSE 1997 GS HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR TO START, I HAVE TO GO UNDER THE HOOD, "WIGGLE" THE RELAY SWITCH AND LIGHTLY TAP ON THE TOP OF IT. THIS FUEL RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, EVEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GO DEAD DURING TRAVEL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY IT OCCURS. (20+ OCCURREN... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL RELAY SWITCH ON MY MITSUIBISHI ECLIPSE 1997 GS HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR TO START, I HAVE TO GO UNDER THE HOOD, "WIGGLE" THE RELAY SWITCH AND LIGHTLY TAP ON THE TOP OF IT. THIS FUEL RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, EVEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GO DEAD DURING TRAVEL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY IT OCCURS. (20+ OCCURREN... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL RELAY SWITCH ON MY MITSUIBISHI ECLIPSE 1997 GS HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR TO START, I HAVE TO GO UNDER THE HOOD, "WIGGLE" THE RELAY SWITCH AND LIGHTLY TAP ON THE TOP OF IT. THIS FUEL RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, EVEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GO DEAD DURING TRAVEL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY IT OCCURS. (20+ OCCURREN... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1997) — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL RELAY SWITCH ON MY MITSUIBISHI ECLIPSE 1997 GS HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR TO START, I HAVE TO GO UNDER THE HOOD, "WIGGLE" THE RELAY SWITCH AND LIGHTLY TAP ON THE TOP OF IT. THIS FUEL RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, EVEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GO DEAD DURING TRAVEL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY IT OCCURS. (20+ OCCURREN... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1999) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Jan 19, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
BOTH PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS BECAME DISCOLORED AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2001) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 19, 2005
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. BACK IN NOVEMBER, CAR BEGAN TO SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT, WINDOWS BEGAN TO FOG AND FUMES EMERGED FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RUN HOT. THE FUMES CAUSE NAUSEA. I TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS. NOW, THREE MONTHS LATER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. HEATER CORE PROBLEM AT A COST OF $1300 TO FIX. *N... Read more
MITSUBISHI
MONTERO SPORT
(2002) — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Jan 18, 2005
Incident date: Jan 17, 2005
ONE DAY SEAT BELT LIGHT STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHEN SEAT BELT NOT SECURED. WORKS WHEN CAR IS STARTED, FLASHES AS NORMAL, BUT WHEN YOU UNDO THE BELT, YOU GET NO WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO KEPT TRUCK FOR TWO DAYS ONLY TO CALL ME BACK AND ADVISE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. CALLED MITSUBISHI WHO TELL ME THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON WHEN SEAT BELT IS NOT FASTENED -- WELL THANKS.. THAT'... Read more
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(1998) — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jan 18, 2005
Incident date: Sep 22, 2004
WHEN DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A WORN LOWER BALL JOINT. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *JB THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE INTERNET AND SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON HER MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE FOR FAULTY BALL JOINTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER NEVE... Read more
MITSUBISHI
DIAMANTE
(2002) — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 18, 2005
Incident date: Jan 17, 2005
WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT DEFROST. VAPOR BLOWING FROM VENTS. CALLED TO GET COST ESTIMATE-$765 FROM DEALER. CALLED OTHER REPAIR SHOPS--THEY SAID THEY'VE DONE 4 REPAIRS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS ON MITSUBISHI'S FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NM
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE SPYDER
(1997) — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jan 17, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2003
CONVERTIBLE LEAKING BY DRIVER AND PASSENGER AREA WHICH DRIPS ON POWER WINDOW /DOOR LOCK/WINDOW LOCK SWITCH. *JB
MITSUBISHI
ECLIPSE
(2005) — WHEELS:RIM
Jan 16, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2005
THE RIMS ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE DENT EASILY AND THE TIRES BLOW OUT OR LOSE PRESSURE AS A RESULT OF NORMAL WEAR AND DRIVING. NORMAL POTHOLES AND BUMPS ARE ENOUGH TO CAUSE DAMAGE. I HAD A BLOWOUT YESTERDAY JANUARY 15TH, 2005. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED 2 RIMS AND 3 TIRES AS A RESULT OF THIS. ALL FOUR RIMS ARE CURRENTLY DENTED AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL RETAILE... Read more
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MITSUBISHI
LANCER EVOLUTION
(2003) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2005
MY P300 ERROR CODE COMES ON MY LANCER EVOLUTION RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AROUND. *NM
MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR
(2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 14, 2005
Incident date: Oct 23, 2004
EARLY ON A SATURDAY MORNING, I WAS DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY TRAFFIC FREE L.A. FREEWAY. I HAPPENED TO LOOK DOWN AND NOTICE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE TEMP GAUGE PEGGED. THERE WAS NO OTHER INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY BEFORE THE CAR STALLED. UPON INSPECTION A SMALL HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A LARGE GRILL ... Read more