The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in Japan. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
The risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V066002 (99V066002) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint |
| Report date | April 5, 1999 |
| Owners notified | June 15, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,731 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V066002 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,731 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.