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2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83dProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83d, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage149kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83d has problems

3 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, diesel10
Structure10

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

5 recalls

2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83d 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

Equipment

Recall 09V-449 · Nov 19, 2009 · 16,384 vehicles

Risk. ALL OF THE RUBBER CUSHIONS COULD CRACK, ALLOWING THE AIR INTAKE DUCT TO FALL OFF OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 07V-229 · Jun 4, 2007 · 5,090 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION COULD (1) WITH RESPECT TO THE FE83D FE84D, AND FG84D MODELS, RESTRICT PROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 05V-410 · Sep 15, 2005 · 4,571 vehicles

Risk. REPEATED OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOORS COULD BREAK THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMP WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING THE LAMPS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

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

2005 vs. every other FE83d 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 FE83d median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FE83d owners report

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

ENGINE FAILED IN TRAFFIC SECOND TIME THE FIRST TIME MITSUBISHI FIXED IT UNDER WARRANTY 25K MILES SAME THING HAPPENED AND THEY WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE. *TR
Complaint 10330129 · May 12, 2010 · 149,000 miles

Own a 2005 FE83d?

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