2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-047 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 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

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

10 recalls

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 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.

2%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 18V-047 · Jan 11, 2018 · 1,153 vehicles · 21 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2017 Q2

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 15V-850 · Dec 18, 2015 · 9,456 vehicles · 7,979 repaired

Risk. If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2017 Q1

Disc: pads

Recall 15V-504 · Aug 11, 2015 · 7,104 vehicles · 6,253 repaired

Risk. Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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95%repaired · 2015 Q4

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-046 · Feb 10, 2014 · 7,819 vehicles · 7,429 repaired

Risk. Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 12V-534 · Nov 6, 2012 · 6,538 vehicles

Risk. Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 12V-424 · Aug 31, 2012 · 4,885 vehicles

Risk. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 12V-058 · Feb 16, 2012 · 760 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.

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

2012 vs. every other FEC52 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 FEC52 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Extended Stopping DistancePE15009 · closed Sep 9, 2015
    Led to recall 15V-504
In owners' words

What FEC52 owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE IS ON D DRIVE MOVING SLOW THE DEF LIGHT IS STAYING ON AND FLASHING I REPLACE THE DEF TANK PUT NEW ONE BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL THERE. ITBCOULD BE THE EMISSION RELATED
Complaint 11330930 · Jun 25, 2020 · 152,679 miles

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