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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
10–25K
825–50K
1250–75K
575–100K
3100–150K
6150K+
35 reports with mileage · 85 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports3 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
120 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2000
Power Train
ALL DSM AWD MODELS FROM 1990 TO 1998 HAVE HAD THIS TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM AND SUBSEQUENT RECALL. UPON INSPECTION BY A LOCAL AAMCO SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, LUBRICANT IN THE TRANSFER CASE (ASSUMABLY A LEAK). THIS SEVERELY DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION, AND THEY'RE ASKING ~$2600 TO REBUILT TRANSMISSION…
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ALL DSM AWD MODELS FROM 1990 TO 1998 HAVE HAD THIS TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM AND SUBSEQUENT RECALL. UPON INSPECTION BY A LOCAL AAMCO SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, LUBRICANT IN THE TRANSFER CASE (ASSUMABLY A LEAK). THIS SEVERELY DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION, AND THEY'RE ASKING ~$2600 TO REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #737372
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2000
Air BagsCrash
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #875290
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2000
EquipmentStructure
DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE LEAKS SEALANT-HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. 1ST EXCUSE WAS THE HEAT WAS MELTING IT (S. TEXAS)--IT'S NOT THAT HOT ANYMORE....ALSO, STEREO CD PLAYER IS NOT PLAYING CD'S--IT SPITS THEM OUT. WILL TAKE TO DEALER AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #736019
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ROTORS HAVE TO MACHINED EVERY FEW MONTHS. THEY WERE REPLACED AT BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBET 2000. DEALER HAS NO EXPLANATION WHY. FRONT END RATTLES TOWARD DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #873791
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2000
Electrical System
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #873063
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2000
Power Train
DETENT BALL/SPRING AND INSERT KEY (DOG) JUMPED OUT OF 3RD/4TH GEAR INNER SYNCHRO HUB CAUSING GEARBOX FAILURE, WARRANTY DENIED BY MANUFACTURER/DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #734276
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2000
Air BagsCrashInjury
NEITHER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT. PREVIOUSLY THE ALL CENSORS IN THE CAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I WONDER IF THIS WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. ARE AIRBAGS A PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE?
NHTSA ODI #733754
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2000
Parking BrakeCrashInjury
CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC; PARKED IN AN "OUTPOUCHING" OF DRIVEWAY; IN PARK WITH PARKING BRAKE ON; CAR WAS NOT ON!!! I WAS IN PASSENGER SIDE REACHING UNDER SEAT; CAR DRIFTED ACROSS DRIVEWAY,CRASHED INTO WOODEN SHED, WAS STILL IN PARK WITH PARKING BRAKE ON AND NOT TURNED ON; MY RIGHT LEG WAS DRAGGED, FOR IT WAS OUT OF PASSENGER DOOR, R…
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CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC; PARKED IN AN "OUTPOUCHING" OF DRIVEWAY; IN PARK WITH PARKING BRAKE ON; CAR WAS NOT ON!!! I WAS IN PASSENGER SIDE REACHING UNDER SEAT; CAR DRIFTED ACROSS DRIVEWAY,CRASHED INTO WOODEN SHED, WAS STILL IN PARK WITH PARKING BRAKE ON AND NOT TURNED ON; MY RIGHT LEG WAS DRAGGED, FOR IT WAS OUT OF PASSENGER DOOR, RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR WAS DRAGGED AGAINST ROCK WALL AS WAS MY LEG; CAR IS TO HAVE SAFETY FEATURE THAT IT MUST BE TURNED ON, STEPON BRAKE PEDAL & DISENGAGE BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT TO MOVE CAR...CAR WAS NOT ON AND I WAS IN PASSENGER SIDE
NHTSA ODI #729594
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2000
Equipment
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AND WHEN USING THE LIGHTER, IT POPPED OUT, LANDING ON DRIVER'S SEAT WHILE DRIVER HAD TO KEEP EYES ON THE ROAD AT THE SAME TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #862681
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2000
Structure
BLACK SEALANT DRIPPING FROM BOTTOM OF BOTH INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ONTO SILL PLATES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
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NHTSA investigations
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