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Mitsubishi ExpoModel year report

1994 Mitsubishi Expo Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
110,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints (67% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and visibility (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “On july 6, 1999, at approximately 7:00 p.m. While driving the above mentioned vehicle I heard a thump and noticed the car would not accelerate. I was going aproximately 45 MPH and had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid being rear ended. It is noted, on march 12, 1999, I brought this vehicle to a Mitsubishi dealer after noticing a jerk between 1st and 2nd gears. I was charged $95.00 for a transmission diagnostic test and was told the transmission was fine.”

NHTSA complaint #730179, filed 2000-09

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers fail to clear windshield during hard rain or snow, impeding visibility, also, strong winds lift wiper arm away from the windshield. (second vehicle on 503397)”

NHTSA complaint #601593, filed 1996-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,000 and 110,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 110,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 Mitsubishi Expo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Expo FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192522$3,050
Expo FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182420$3,350
Expo 4WD/AWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual182220$3,350
Expo 4WD/AWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172118$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Expo

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199511117,0001—22—Not enough data
199415110,0001—22—Stable
19931299,0002—21—Not enough data
19924170,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Mitsubishi Expo model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 10 complaints (67% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo (Expo, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 110,000 and 110,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.