1994 Mitsubishi Expo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 67%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo, 67% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“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“While driving shfted transmission gear in reverse, heard a noise ,and transmission locked. Up. Dealer contacted, and stated tha ttransmission is not rebuildable. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #843544, filed 1999-07Related 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
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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.
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