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Mitsubishi Expo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Expo, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (11), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 13 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (1995–2003)
  • most complaints: 1995 (11 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 04V542000 (reported Nov 10, 2004)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (7.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (7.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mitsubishi Expo complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 11 of 13, or 84.6%. Next come 1996 (1) and 2003 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mitsubishi Expo owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2003Column chart of 13 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 1995 with 11. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 11 complaints1119951996: 1 complaint119961997: 0 complaints19971998: 0 complaints19981999: 0 complaints19992000: 0 complaints20002001: 0 complaints20012002: 0 complaints20022003: 1 complaint12003
Mitsubishi Expo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mitsubishi Expo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995111010
199610000
200310000
All model years131010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mitsubishi Expo components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (53.8% of all 13), followed by Air Bags (3) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Expo complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Mitsubishi Expo complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train753.8%
Air Bags323.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic323.1%
Vehicle Speed Control17.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mitsubishi Expo recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Expo, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 and 1996 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Mitsubishi Expo recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V542000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly

    Model year 1996

    On certain passenger vehicles, the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.

    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.
    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.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 98V168000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 1995

    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 components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mitsubishi Expo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Expo have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Expo, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The most recent, 04V542000, was reported on November 10, 2004 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 1995 and 1996 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Mitsubishi Expo model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 11 of the 13 complaints in NHTSA’s file (84.6%). The next are 1996 (1) and 2003 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mitsubishi Expo complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 53.8% of all 13. Air Bags (3) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mitsubishi Expo?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mitsubishi dealer.

How many Mitsubishi Expo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 13 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.