Total Complaints
2 filings
MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV · model year
1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993MITSUBISHIEXPO LRV carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 EXPO LRV is seat belts:front with 1 filings, followed by structure:body:door (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 1993 EXPO LRV. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040719SEAT BELTS:FRONT
RECALL 97V963001, CONSUMER'S SEAT BELT AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WERE DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE UTILIZED. THE MOTOR WAS DISCONNECTED BY CONSUMER IN ORDER TO USE THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RE ALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM
Mileage: 167,000
20040719STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RECALL 97V963001, CONSUMER'S SEAT BELT AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WERE DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE UTILIZED. THE MOTOR WAS DISCONNECTED BY CONSUMER IN ORDER TO USE THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RE ALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM
Mileage: 167,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV have?▼
The 1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV is SEAT BELTS:FRONT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Is the 1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.