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1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 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
Power train10

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

6 recalls

1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 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.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 08V-224 · May 16, 2008 · 15,549 vehicles

Risk. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 08V-221 · May 15, 2008 · 10,325 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-303 · Jun 29, 2005 · 15,307 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 05V-304 · Jun 29, 2005 · 15,549 vehicles

Risk. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Front: control arm

Recall 04V-535 · Nov 8, 2004 · 10,333 vehicles

Risk. THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Fuso.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other FE649 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 FE649 median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FE649 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR SEAL IN A/T BLEW OUT CAUSED BY REAR BEARING FAILURE. A/T FLUID THEN CORRODED PARKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING PARKING BRAKE TO NOT GRAB. MECHANIC TOLD ME REAR BEARING FAILED DUE TO OPPOSITE MOVEMENT IN A/T WHEN IN GEAR OR PARK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON PARKING BRAKE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. ALSO TWO RECALLS…
Complaint 10162100 · Jul 11, 2006 · 64,500 miles

Own a 1999 FE649?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.