2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, most often about the engine. 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 30, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 has problems

2 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
Engine21

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

10 recalls

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 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 FEC72 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 FEC72 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, and the recalls they led to.

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

What FEC72 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT CALLING ON BEHALF OF ONE OF HIS DRIVERS, WHO WAS DRIVING A 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 AND STATED THAT WHILE HIS DRIVER WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WHEN INTO A DEATH MODE AND SLOWDOWN AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER…
Complaint 11331706 · Jun 30, 2020 · 123,000 miles
AIR FLOW SENSOR PREMATURE FAILURE RATE. AT 68,590 MILES THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAVE ONE CUSTOMER THAT HAS REPLACED THE AIR FLOW SENSOR A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES ON A VEHICLE WITH 90,000 MILES. *TR
Complaint 10660547 · Nov 24, 2014 · 68,590 miles

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