1992 Mitsubishi Expo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,845miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo, 15% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,845 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time the transmission has had to be replaced since 1992 when the automobile was purchased. In both cases we were told the transmission was damaged due to insufficient lubrication. Neither were covered under warranty and due to this being a rear wheel drive vehicle we were not informed of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10000665, filed 2002-12“There is a current recall #98v168002 describing the very similar symptoms, namely lockup due to insufficient lubrication caused by excessive parts wear. According to the manufacturer, the recall does not cover my VIN even though the vehicle year and the models are identical. Also the number of the units potentially affected exceeds 9500. It is my opinion that due to the extremely dangerous nature of the defect, potential lockup at freeway speeds, the recall has to be expanded.”
NHTSA complaint #725630, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 98V168000Jul 22, 1998Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.Covers: Mitsubishi Expo 1992–1995, Galant 1990–1992
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo
22 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology