1994 MITSUBISHI EXPO
1 recalls — 18 complaints — 14 TSBs
98V168000 Jul 22, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 COMPONE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
May 5, 2005
Incident date: May 2, 2005
CONSUMER STATES: THE TRANSFER CASE INSIDE THE TRANMISSION LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 28, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE REVERSING. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER SHIFTS INTO ANY GEAR. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 21, 2002
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Jan 2, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 9, 2001
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 27, 1999
Incident date: Jul 23, 1999
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
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 24, 1997
REPLACED SHATTERED TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVESHAFT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 24, 1997
REPLACED SHATTERED TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVESHAFT.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (TORQUE CONVERTER, PLANETARY GEAR).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (TORQUE CONVERTER, PLANETARY GEAR).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 5, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURES CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
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)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
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)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 29, 1996
Incident date: Mar 14, 1996
AFTER HITTING A CURB, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 16, 1995
DURING FRONT END COLLISION, AIRBAG DEPLOYED CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO DRIVER. TT
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 1994 MITSUBISHI EXPO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize-Large Station Wagons)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 MITSUBISHI EXPO
14 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
9922003
Oct 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
9923010
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
TSB9723015
Dec 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
97090152B003
Sep 1, 1997
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC
TSB9735001
Mar 1, 1997
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
REVISED FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT LIMIT VALUE- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9742A003
Feb 1, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW MOTOR AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9752B002
Feb 1, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD
MITSUBISHI EXPO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI EXPO across all model years (1992–1996).
7
Total Recalls
92
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths