1993 Mitsubishi Expo
Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
7 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.
Show complaint excerpts
Belt retractors for shoulder belts failed, only came across shoulder occasionally prior to recall 97V-063.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-01
Both seat belts lock up when tryingto pull around driver and passenger. Also they will not retract when in use.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-30
Driver seat belt locked up and would not release, passenager belt did not retractor, replaced both.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-18
Service brakes
3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 12 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 12 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Show complaint excerpts
There was a recall (97V063001) concerning the door latch which could malfunction which would cause the shoulder belt anchorage to remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-19
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 12 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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
1993 Mitsubishi Expo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V063001 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 98V168000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Mitsubishi Expo?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.