MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mitsubishi Expo

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1993 Mitsubishi Expo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:48.027Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Expo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1992: 41 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1993: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
199241
199312
199415
199511
19961
20031

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.

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BELT RETRACTORS FOR SHOULDER BELTS FAILED, ONLY CAME ACROSS SHOULDER OCCASIONALLY PRIOR TO RECALL 97V-063. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970501

BOTH SEAT BELTS LOCK UP WHEN TRYINGTO PULL AROUND DRIVER AND PASSENGER. ALSO THEY WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN IN USE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970130

DRIVER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, PASSENAGER BELT DID NOT RETRACTOR, REPLACED BOTH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960318

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.

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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, 20040419

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 12 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970801 — latches/locks/linkages

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 WAS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

Campaign 97V063001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980130 — EA (closed 19980430)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

R 19980925 — power train

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, T

Campaign 98V168000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Mitsubishi Expo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V063001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V168000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.