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2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage85kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 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.

2 recalls

2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 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

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

2004 vs. every other FG639 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 FG639 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What FG639 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG639. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, IT MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN INDEPENDENT RECALL REGARDING THE…
Complaint 10897899 · Aug 23, 2016 · 85,000 miles

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