1996 Mitsubishi Expo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 2003
1 safety recall for the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Radiator assembly (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.
Remedy: 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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the transmission system malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident. Had numerous problems with transmission. Cause unknown. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 1999 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Expo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Expo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Mitsubishi Expo | 2 | 41 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Expo | 2 | 12 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Expo | 1 | 15 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Expo | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Expo | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Expo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Mitsubishi Expo
How do I know if my 1996 Mitsubishi Expo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V542000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.