1992 Mitsubishi Expo problems & reliability
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 22 | 54% |
| Power Train | 6 | 15% |
| Structure | 6 | 15% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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.”
Power Train · filed Sep 7, 2019
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi expo. The contact stated that the computer that regulates the ignition and fuel handling is defective. He smelled burning plastic as he was driving and realized that the computer had burned. He stated that a square inch of the system has burned off and the compositor in the…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 13, 2007
“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. This vehicle was repaired under the recall once, but the problem recurred.*ak *la”
Seat Belts · filed Apr 19, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Engineering Analysis EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to recall 98V069002
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2019
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TSB-19-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2019
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2018
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB-13-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2013
Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997
Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc
97090152B003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1997
Revised front brake disc run-out limit value- service manual revision. *jd
TSB9735001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1997
Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
TSB9752B002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures. *jd
TSB9742A003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
TSB9711002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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