1992 Mitsubishi Expo
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 41 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
54% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
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Consumer received recall 97V063001 concerning seat belt failure. When vehicle was started automatic seat belts did not engage. The seat belt did not slide on the rail properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-19
Consumer states the passenger side automatic seat belt disengages while driving. Also the same belt will intermittently not engage when vehicle is started.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-15
Structure
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.
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Sliding door fell off, door fell completely off track when open. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-02
Power train
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.
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Transmission goes out in middle of highway had to push car to safety and was almost run over no warning this was gonna do this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-07
This is the second time the transmission has had to be replaced since 1992 when the automobile was purchased. In both cases we were told the transmission was damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-31
Latches/locks/linkages
5% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
Service brakes
5% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-08-01Latches/locks/linkages97V063001 Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
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1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
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1998-09-25Power train98V168000 Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Mitsubishi Expo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V063001 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 98V168000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.