1996 Mitsubishi Expo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expo years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Expo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mitsubishi Expo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Mitsubishi Expo recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.
Risk: Due to engine behavior, forces may pull on the radiator hose and the hose may come out, potentially leading to coolant leakage and subsequent overheating.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install new radiator hose and have the hose clamp changed with modified ones. The recall began march 9, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi of caribbean at 787-251-8715.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the transmission system malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident. Had numerous problems with transmission. Cause unknown. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.