Recall 98V168000: 1992–1995 Mitsubishi Expo and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jul 22, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi america
- Potentially affected
- 9,560vehicles
- Model years
- 1990–1995
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Possible consequence
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1992 Mitsubishi Expo41 complaints
- 1993 Mitsubishi Expo12 complaints
- 1994 Mitsubishi Expo15 complaints
- 1995 Mitsubishi Expo11 complaints
- 1990 Mitsubishi Galant21 complaints
- 1991 Mitsubishi Galant63 complaints
- 1992 Mitsubishi Galant39 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.