Mitsubishi Expo Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 12, 2008 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Mitsubishi Expo, across 3 model years (1995–2003). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 1995, with 11 complaints
1995: 111995111996: 1199612003: 120031

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mitsubishi Expo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Expo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 Expo: 11 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2003 Expo: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 1996 Expo: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Mitsubishi Expo problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train730
Air Bags311
Service Brakes, Hydraulic310
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Mitsubishi Expo model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Expo10—Power Train
1996 Expo11—Power Train
1995 Expo111—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mitsubishi Expo years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (11), 2003 (1), 1996 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Mitsubishi Expo?

Power Train, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Expo have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.