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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

What owners actually said

62 reports

Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2000

Power Train

TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED AFTER CAR POPPED OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON. MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,000.*AK

NHTSA ODI #725316

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2000

Power Train

TRANSFER CASE SPLINE FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #724866

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2000

Power Train

THE END OF THE REAR COVER OF THE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION BLEW OFF, EXPELLING THE 5TH GEAR SYNCHONIZER ASSEMBLY AND ALL LUBRICANT FROM THE TRANSAXLE CASE. LUCKLY, THE CAR WAS ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURED. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN A SLIGHT GRADE THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT TIME OF FAILURE. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #723524

Mileage unknown · May 28, 2000

Unknown Or Other

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IF THIS VEHICLE WAS "ROLLED BACK" OR NOT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #723296

Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2000

Engine And Engine Cooling

ECM CONTROL UNIT FAILED. *ET

NHTSA ODI #784449

Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 1999

Power Train

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THE TRANSMISSION IS MADE BY A GERMAN COMPANY CALLED "GETRAG". THEY ONLY WILL SELL A COMPLETE NEW UNIT AND WILL NOT SELL REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE PARTS ARE WEAK FROM THE START WITH MANY KNOWN FAILURES OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS, AND ALSO THEIR WEAK OUTPUT SHAFTS. THE SYNCRONIZERS ARE THE MOST COMMON THING TO GO WITH MY 2ND AND 3RD GEAR BEING REPLACED WITH USED ONES TWICE WITH NO SUCCESS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE GARBAGE AND WITHOUT INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS BEING AVAILABLE BUYING A WHOLE NEW UNIT FOR $5,000 IS NOT A VERY GOOD SOLUTION. I'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH A MONOPOLY SUCH AS THE ONE GETRAG AND MITSUBISHI HAVE FORMED TOGETHER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #705472

Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 1999

Power Train

THE TRANSFER CASE LITERALLY EXPLODED, PIECES EVERYWHERE. MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL.

NHTSA ODI #704237

Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 1998

Power Train

WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SOMETHING, INTERNAL FAILURE RESULTED IN THERE BEING A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION, NOT ABLE TO GET REAPIR BECAUSE HE CAN'T FIND THE PART.

NHTSA ODI #542401

Mileage unknown · May 26, 1998

Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT ONTO ROAD ,PUT VEHICLE IN THIRD GEAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY WITHOUT HAVING PRESSURE ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL OFF. *AK

NHTSA ODI #823628

Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 1998

Power Train

LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED CLUTCH TO FAIL AND ALSO LEAKAGE IN TRANSFER CASE.

NHTSA ODI #530744

Official recalls

02V143001 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

May 14, 2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND RE-FILL THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

96V143002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Aug 12, 1996

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

96V143001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Jul 25, 1996

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

95V103004 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

May 24, 1995

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

93V033000 · Power Train:driveline

Mar 26, 1993

A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: BEARING FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN RESULT INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗