1995 Mitsubishi Expo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2003 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Expo years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo. That is the most of any Expo model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 117,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Expo problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train5 · ~117,000 mi
Air Bags3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train545%117,000——
Air Bags327%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic327%———
Vehicle Speed Control19%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 3 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 2199721998: 2199822000: 1200012001: 3200132002: 1200212003: 120031

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mitsubishi Expo recalls (1)

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Power train:automatic transmissionJul 22, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V168000 · 9,560 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Risk: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Transfer case lockup (EA98002) — opened Jan 30, 1998, closed Apr 30, 1998, led to recall 98V069001.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Automatic transmission failed causing vehicle to be inoperable. *ph

Power Train · received Sep 12, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10038811

Automatic transmission failed five times.

Power Train · received May 14, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 9003191

Transfer case leaking, which causes transmission to slip, lurches in low gear and transfer case lock up. Consumer had transfer case replaced 3 times. At dealer at this time for the fourth replacement. There is a recall, but this vehicle was not affected.*ak

Power Train · received Jun 27, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 891444

No deployment of air bag during frontal collision, the impact was severe enough to push the front bumper through the hood, radiator and engine. Nlm

Air Bags · received Feb 27, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 559948

While driving vehicle it would be slipping while in gear. Fails to maintain gear selection. If vehicle is parked it would jump out of gear. *ak

Power Train · received Feb 23, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 881285

Other Mitsubishi Expo years

1996 Expo →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Expo10
1996 Expo11
1995111

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expo model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.