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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 35 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
35 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2001
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrash
DRIVING SLOW DUE TO SNOW ON ROAD WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID. HIT AN EMBANKMENT & WENT OVER. HIT A ROCK DEAD CENTER OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT WITH ROCK, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER SIDE & RESTRAINING CHILD SEAT IN THE REAR CAME UNBUCKLED. CHILD SEAT FLIPPED OVER TO DRIVER SIDE (NO CHILD). BOTTOM OF BUM…
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DRIVING SLOW DUE TO SNOW ON ROAD WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID. HIT AN EMBANKMENT & WENT OVER. HIT A ROCK DEAD CENTER OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT WITH ROCK, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER SIDE & RESTRAINING CHILD SEAT IN THE REAR CAME UNBUCKLED. CHILD SEAT FLIPPED OVER TO DRIVER SIDE (NO CHILD). BOTTOM OF BUMPER WAS RIPPED OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877278
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSuspension
AFTER 2000 MILES VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE INSIDE OF ENGINE, WHISTLE NOISE. SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT TOLD CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION HAD WOREN OUT PARTS ON VEHICLE. MECHHANIC REPLACED. RACERS/ SHOCKS/" O, " RINGS AND GASKET. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #876092
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, THE ANTIFREEZE WAS BLOWING ON THE EXHAUST WHICH WAS BLOWING IN CONSUMER'S FACE, CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING OF A BAD SMELL THAT WAS AFFECTING HER BREATHING. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #556443
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
THERE IS A VERY FINE SOUND WHEN I DRIVE AT 55 MPH AND I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID IT MAYBE THAT BECAUSE THE LICENSE PLATE IS NOT INSTALLED YET. MY OTHER CONCERN IS
NHTSA ODI #730834
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME IT CUT OFF. VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND JUST SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALSO,THERE WAS NO ENGINE. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BOLT IS TIGHTENED. FOR THOSE BOLTS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT AND PULLEY WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR ANY INDICATION OF DAMAGE. COMPONENTS SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED AND THE BOLT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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