NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
16 reportsClear category filter90,450 miles · Jun 10, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED THREE TIMES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN I GOT HOME, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE NEXT DAY, I PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE, AND PRESSED THE GAS; IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ENTIRE EVERYTHING WOULD FALL OUT. MY TRANSMISSION HA…
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I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED THREE TIMES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN I GOT HOME, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE NEXT DAY, I PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE, AND PRESSED THE GAS; IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ENTIRE EVERYTHING WOULD FALL OUT. MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT WITHOUT WARNING, AND I KNOW THIS IS NOT NORMAL. I NOW SEE THAT THERE IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT MITSUBISHI TAKES RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPENSATE US, THE CONSUMERS. IF THEY DON'T, THEY WILL ONLY LOSE CUSTOMERS. THANKS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10021330
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipment
AIR CONDITIONER BELT HAS BUSTED 3 TIMES. IF ENGINE PULLEY SITS STILL TOO LONG IT WEARS BELT OUT IF NOT REPAIRED IN TIME. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8006894
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, OIL DIPSTICK REGISTERED EMPTY, DEALER REPLACED WATER PUMP, REAR MAIN SEAL, CRANKSHAFT AND A/C P/S BELTS AND VALVES, OIL ALSO LEAKING AT THE DISTRIBTOR AROUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT
NHTSA ODI #563911
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #755301
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolinePower Train
THE OIL DIPSTICK INDICATED EMPTY ONE WEEK AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN AFTER A WEEKS DRIVING. CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINS THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE AND THE PROBLEM THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ONE WEEK AND REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, REAR MAIN SEA…
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THE OIL DIPSTICK INDICATED EMPTY ONE WEEK AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN AFTER A WEEKS DRIVING. CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINS THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE AND THE PROBLEM THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING, THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ONE WEEK AND REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, REAR MAIN SEAL AND CRANKSHAFT. *YH
NHTSA ODI #563509
Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentPower Train
THE CONSUMER HAS HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED IN ONLY FOUR YEARS, THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS THE TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED BUT REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
NHTSA ODI #555849
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD CRACKED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM ENGINE, CYLINDER HEAD WAS WARPED, RADIATOR ALSO PARTIALLY MELTED.*JB
NHTSA ODI #886948
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS PULLING OUT WHEN A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE VEHICLE WAS HEARD, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT HARMONIC BALANCE, RUBBER RING WAS CORRODED. *AK THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF VEHICLES ACCORDING TO A NUMBER OF DEALER MECHANICS. *YH
NHTSA ODI #886947
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSuspension
LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD A LOT OF PLAY. VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT. *AK THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE BALL JOINTS, 00V421001, HOWEVER DEALER STATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. TRANSMISSIO…
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LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD A LOT OF PLAY. VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT. *AK THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE BALL JOINTS, 00V421001, HOWEVER DEALER STATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #882523
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE AT 30,000 MILES AND 58,000 MILES. *AK IN ADDITION TO RECURRING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE HEAD LIGHT PLUGS HAD BURNED OUT. THE HEAD LIGHT PARTS AND THE A/C SYSTEM FOR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED AND THE CONSUMER DOES NOT …
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TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE AT 30,000 MILES AND 58,000 MILES. *AK IN ADDITION TO RECURRING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE HEAD LIGHT PLUGS HAD BURNED OUT. THE HEAD LIGHT PARTS AND THE A/C SYSTEM FOR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED AND THE CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. ENGINE OIL LEAK NEAR FRONT CRANK SEAL. OIL PAN GASKET LEAKING. *YH
NHTSA ODI #879591
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