Transmission goes out in middle of highway had to push car to safety and was almost run over no warning this was gonna do this.
The worst 1992 Mitsubishi Expo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts22
- Body6
- Transmission6
- Brakes2
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Seat belts22
- Body6
- Transmission6
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V168000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Recall number 97V063001 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo
Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch
- Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (SRS) cautions and warnings
- Revised front brake disc run-out limit value- service manual revision
- New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures
- Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures
- Additional SRS air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision
What 1992 Mitsubishi Expo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi expo. The contact stated that the computer that regulates the ignition and fuel handling is defective. He smelled burning plastic as he was driving and realized that the computer had burned. He stated that a square inch of the system has burned off and the compositor in the computer leaks out onto other units. This failure could cause a circuit to burn and lead to engine stalling. The dealer stated that there was nothing that they could do, but were aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure could lead to severe injuries and/or death. He has not driven the vehicle since the failure because the parts are very expensive to repair. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 160.
Consumer received recall 97v063001 concerning seat belt failure. When vehicle was started automatic seat belts did not engage. The seat belt did not slide on the rail properly. This vehicle was repaired under the recall once, but the problem recurred.*ak
This is the second time the transmission has had to be replaced since 1992 when the automobile was purchased. In both cases we were told the transmission was damaged due to insufficient lubrication. Neither were covered under warranty and due to this being a rear wheel drive vehicle we were not informed of the recall.
Consumer states the passenger side automatic seat belt disengages while driving. Also the same belt will intermittently not engage when vehicle is started. Ts
Front driver side passive restraint seatbelt will not work. The motor is out and the shoulder belt does not retract properly. The car has already been serviced for the "seat belt latch switch recall" which was issued in 1998 (serviced feb. 1999). After recall fix is when this system completely failed.
Driver's seat shoulder belt is stuck in forward position, there is a recall but this vehicle is not affected.*ak recall campaign 97v063000, dealer refused to replace recall component.
When going over a bump seat belt releases and came forward. Sometimes when fastening seatbelt it does not retract on driver's side.
Per recall notice sr-97-002, vehicle presented to manufacturer who advised necessary part(s) unavailable; motorized shoulder belt continued to malfunction; part never received; work never done; driver side shoulder belt now also malfunctioning.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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Questions about the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo
Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo reliable?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo, 41.0 times a typical Expo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo?
Seat belts, with 22 complaints. Next is body (6).
How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo have?
2 recalls, covering power train and latches/locks/linkages.
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