Consumer states: the transfer case inside the tranmission locked up without warning.
The worst 1994 Mitsubishi Expo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission10
- Airbags2
- Visibility2
- Engine1
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- Transmission10
- Airbags2
- Visibility2
- Engine1
Recalls 1
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
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Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- 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...
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- 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
What 1994 Mitsubishi Expo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The transmission locked up while reversing. The vehicle no longer shifts into any gear.
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
While driving at any speed and without any indication vehicle will completely shutdown, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Automatic transmission failed. Nlm
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 mitsubishi dealer after noticing a jerk between 1st and 2nd gears. I was charged $95.00 for a transmission diagnostic test and was told the transmission was fine.
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.
Replaced shattered torque converter and driveshaft.
Transmission assembly (torque converter, planetary gear).
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Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo
Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo, 15.0 times a typical Expo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V168000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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