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Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • The automatic transmission may fail prematurely

    The automatic transmission may fail prematurely. Transmission overhaul or replacement may be necessary to correct this concern.

  • No Start and/or Stalling Condition Due to Faulty Crankshaft Posiiton Sensor

    The crankshaft position sensor may fail causing a stalling can/or no start condition. Replacing the faulty crankshaft position sensor should correct this condition.

  • Sticky Temperature Knob

    The heating, ventilation and AC ( HVAC ) temperature control knob may be hard to turn. Mitsubishi Motors has released a service bulletin outlining the necessary repairs. Repairs involve installing a new air blend door lever and link, lubing the blend door track, and installing a filter on top of the blower motor housing to prevent entry of dirt and debris. If the temperature control assembly has been damaged it will require replacement also.

  • Hard or no start condition due to worn camshaft sensor support

    A hard or no start condition with fault codes P0335 and/or P0340 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) may be due to abnormal wear of the camshaft position sensor support. Our technicians tell us a revised sensor support is available to correct this issue.

  • The clear coat paint may peel

    It is not uncommon for the clear coat paint to develop white spots and begin peeling. In most cases Mitsubishi will not cover out of warranty repairs for this condition.

  • Engine Overheating Due to Failed Cooling Fan Controller

    An engine overheating condition may develop due to a failed radiator cooling fan controller. The failed controller should be replaced to correct this issue.

  • Erratic Blower Motor Operation Due to Failed Resistor and/or Fan Motor

    Erratic HVAC blower motor operation may be caused by a failed blower motor and/or blower motor resistor . Our technicians tell us that if the blower motor resistor fails the blower motor should be checked. If the blower motor fails its functional test in should be replaced along with the failed blower motor resistor.

  • Erratic Blower Motor Operation Due to Failed Resistor and/or Fan Motor

    Erratic HVAC blower motor operation may be caused by a failed blower motor and/or blower motor resistor . Our technicians tell us that if the blower motor resistor fails the blower motor should be checked. If the blower motor fails its functional test in should be replaced along with the failed blower motor resistor.

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2009 Maintenance and Repair