Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Expo problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Expo complaints by model year
1995 Mitsubishi Expo recalls (1)
Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo:
Transfer case lockup
What 1995 Mitsubishi Expo owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Transfer case leaking, which causes transmission to slip, lurches in low gear and transfer case lock up. Consumer had transfer case replaced 3 times. At dealer at this time for the fourth replacement. There is a recall, but this vehicle was not affected.
This vehicle has an electronic transmission that started slipping and jerking before it suddenly went out while driving at 50 MPH on the highway. Dealer has been contacted. Transmission has been rebuilt three times.
Air bags
While driving vehicle west direction on highway was hit by another driver, who was driving north, on the front end of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy neither on the driver's or passanger's sides. A police report was done and comsumer did not contact the manufacturer. Two people were injured in accident.
Driving vehicle in a parking lot and the vehicle hit a concrete bumper in the parking lot, and both airbags deployed. The vehicle hit the bumper with more force than normal.
1995 Mitsubishi Expo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 25 / 22 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 18 / 22 / 20 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 21 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Expo to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo?
The transmission & drivetrain — 5 complaints, 45% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the brakes (3) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Mitsubishi Expo, the most recent from July 22, 1998 (automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Expo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 117,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.