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Sep 4, 2003 Seat Belts 143,000 mi

DRIVERS LAP SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. WHILE EXTENDING IT TO BUCKLE, A NOISE LIKE A TAPE MEASURE RAPIDLY CLOSING WAS HEARD, THEN IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT EXTENDS OUT TO ITS FULL EXTENT, AND IS APPARENTLY WORTHLESS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Sep 4, 2003 Seat Belts 143,000 mi

DRIVERS LAP SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. WHILE EXTENDING IT TO BUCKLE, A NOISE LIKE A TAPE MEASURE RAPIDLY CLOSING WAS HEARD, THEN IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT EXTENDS OUT TO ITS FULL EXTENT, AND IS APPARENTLY WORTHLESS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Apr 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT A RAPID SPEED. *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT A RAPID SPEED. *JB

Aug 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HARMONIC BALANCER FELL APART. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS OEM PART. I THINK THEY ARE MADE FROM OLD TUNA CANS.*AK

Aug 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HARMONIC BALANCER FELL APART. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS OEM PART. I THINK THEY ARE MADE FROM OLD TUNA CANS.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS, AND HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS, AND HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. *AK

Jan 24, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG

Jan 24, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG

Jan 24, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG

Jan 24, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG

Feb 14, 2001 Power Train

RECALL 98V168000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR-98-003/ TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. IN DECEMBER CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE MAKING LOUD NOISES AND LOCKING UP. DEALER BLAMED IT ON WHEEL BEARING, AND VALVE COVER THAT MIGHT BE LEAKING. CONSUMER HAD A SECOND ...

Feb 14, 2001 Power Train

RECALL 98V168000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR-98-003/ TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. IN DECEMBER CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE MAKING LOUD NOISES AND LOCKING UP. DEALER BLAMED IT ON WHEEL BEARING, AND VALVE COVER THAT MIGHT BE LEAKING. CONSUMER HAD A SECOND ...

Feb 16, 1999 Electrical System Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Electrical System Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P...

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, NO PROBLEMS OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION , CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM DID EXIST, AND HAS CAUSED OTHER MALFUNCTIONS TO OCCUR. RECALL NUMBER 98V169001. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, NO PROBLEMS OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION , CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM DID EXIST, AND HAS CAUSED OTHER MALFUNCTIONS TO OCCUR. RECALL NUMBER 98V169001. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BACK END CAME AROUND, WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, WHERE STATEMENTS MADE STATED THAT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO YEARS LATER, THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, DEALER WILL NOT R...

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BACK END CAME AROUND, WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, WHERE STATEMENTS MADE STATED THAT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO YEARS LATER, THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, DEALER WILL NOT R...

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BACK END CAME AROUND, WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, WHERE STATEMENTS MADE STATED THAT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO YEARS LATER, THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, DEALER WILL NOT R...

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BACK END CAME AROUND, WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, WHERE STATEMENTS MADE STATED THAT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO YEARS LATER, THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, DEALER WILL NOT R...

Oct 27, 1998 Power Train

1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO...

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO...

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO...

Oct 27, 1998 Power Train

1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO...

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO...

Oct 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO...

Aug 25, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT OPEN AFTER ENGAGEMENT. SOMETIMES DOES NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. REQUIRES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT OPEN AFTER ENGAGEMENT. SOMETIMES DOES NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. REQUIRES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. *AK

Aug 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. HAVE NOTED SEVERAL OTHER MITSUBISHI VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL FOR EMISSIONS FROM THIS ENGINE?

Aug 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. HAVE NOTED SEVERAL OTHER MITSUBISHI VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL FOR EMISSIONS FROM THIS ENGINE?

Jul 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE LEAKED FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MAKE AND MODEL/YEAR 98V069000 AND 98V069001.

Jul 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE LEAKED FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MAKE AND MODEL/YEAR 98V069000 AND 98V069001.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND LOCKED UP, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF 98V069000 BUT HAS THE SAME DRIVETRAIN.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND LOCKED UP, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF 98V069000 BUT HAS THE SAME DRIVETRAIN.

Sep 4, 1997 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON LOCKED UP LOCKING UP THE FRONT WHEELS. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT TIRES WERE BOUNCING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO CORRECTED THE PROBELM. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON LOCKED UP LOCKING UP THE FRONT WHEELS. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT TIRES WERE BOUNCING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO CORRECTED THE PROBELM. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/DIE. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/DIE. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS FAIL TO ENGAGE, STICKING/STOPPING MIDWAY W/NOISE. LUBRICATION TEMPORARY FIXES PROBLEMS ONLY BY HOURS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS FAIL TO ENGAGE, STICKING/STOPPING MIDWAY W/NOISE. LUBRICATION TEMPORARY FIXES PROBLEMS ONLY BY HOURS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 7, 1995 Structure

A-FRAME OF CAR SNAPPED IN HALF DUE TO METAL STRESS CRACKS WHILE DRIVING. TT

Jun 7, 1995 Structure

A-FRAME OF CAR SNAPPED IN HALF DUE TO METAL STRESS CRACKS WHILE DRIVING. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR IS NOT RETRACTING IT JAM . TT

Mar 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR IS NOT RETRACTING IT JAM . TT

Mar 8, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MUST PRESS RELEASE BUTTON TO INSERT MALE INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MUST PRESS RELEASE BUTTON TO INSERT MALE INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN PUT IN REVERSE AND FOOT REMOVED FROM BRAKE.

Jan 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 3RD GEAR INTO 1ST GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/RAPID DECELLERATION. *AK

Jan 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Jan 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN PUT IN REVERSE AND FOOT REMOVED FROM BRAKE.

Jan 9, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 3RD GEAR INTO 1ST GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/RAPID DECELLERATION. *AK

Jan 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION.