1994 Mitsubishi Expo
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
12 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
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Consumer states: the transfer case inside the tranmission locked up without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-05
The transmission locked up while reversing. The vehicle no longer shifts into any gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-28
Passing a truck on small hill and lost power. Had no gears at all. No forward or reverse. Had to take action to get off road. Dt
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-05
Visibility
2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
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Windshield wipers do not clean the windshield in heavy winds or snow, reducing visibility, also strong winds will lift wipers from windshield. (First vehicle on 601593)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-30
Air bags
2 of 15 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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After hitting a curb, driver's side air bag deployed. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-29
During front end collision, airbag deployed causing 2ND degree burns to driver. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-21
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 15 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
1994 Mitsubishi Expo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V168000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1994 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 1994 Mitsubishi Expo?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.