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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 7 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Seat Belts. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
7 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE TO COAST OFF THE RAMP. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND ENGINE WAS DRIPPING GAS. FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF, WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. *AK THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED ABOUT 1 GALLON OF GAS TO BE SPILLED I…
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WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE TO COAST OFF THE RAMP. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND ENGINE WAS DRIPPING GAS. FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF, WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. *AK THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED ABOUT 1 GALLON OF GAS TO BE SPILLED INTO THE ENGINE OIL. THERE WAS GAS ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND A LARGE POLL OF GAS UNDER THE CAR. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10115283
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE AN ISOLATED PROBLEM WWITH MY SPECIFIC TRUCK OR ALL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PRROBLEM. I CAN TELL BY THE PRICING OF THIS COMPONENT ($930.00) THAT THEY ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. THERE MUST BE A PATTERN BECAUSE EVEN THE SALVAGE YARDS ARE ASKING $450.00 FOR A SALVAGED UNIT. PLS ADVISE ME IF OTHE…
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I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE AN ISOLATED PROBLEM WWITH MY SPECIFIC TRUCK OR ALL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PRROBLEM. I CAN TELL BY THE PRICING OF THIS COMPONENT ($930.00) THAT THEY ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. THERE MUST BE A PATTERN BECAUSE EVEN THE SALVAGE YARDS ARE ASKING $450.00 FOR A SALVAGED UNIT. PLS ADVISE ME IF OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN HARMED BY THIS DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. I WOULD BE EAGER TO BRING SUIT AGAINST MITSUBISHI FOR ALL THE LOST TIME AND TROUBLE THAT I HAVE BEEN THROUGH WITH THIS TRUCK. YOU CAN CONSIDER THIS E-MAIL A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST. I WILL PAY UP TO $25.00 IN FEES FOR THE INFORMATION.
NHTSA ODI #702156
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 1997
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING OCCUPANTS ARE CAPABLE OF PULLING OUT KEY FROM IGNITION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #811489
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 1996
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #509177
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 1995
Seat Belts
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT GOT CAUGHT AROUND THE SEAT CONTROL ARM . TT
NHTSA ODI #972523
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 1995
Seat Belts
BUCKLE ON PASSENGER SIDE BROKE, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL DOWN INSIDE BUCKLE, RESULT INOPERATIVE. TT
NHTSA ODI #961229
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 1995
Seat Belts
DRIVER SIDE BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND SO MIDDLE SEAT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. TT
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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