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2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean NativaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Nativa year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nativa median. How we score

'00'01'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Nativa owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE HITCHED AND BUCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS LACKING OIL. THERE WAS ALSO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SHOES. THE BRAKE SHOES WERE REPLACED AND THE OIL WAS…
Complaint 10151868 · Mar 6, 2006 · 1,000 miles

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