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2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 has problems

0 complaints 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

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

4 recalls

2003 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 →

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

2003 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2003 FE649?

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