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2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage97kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 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
Service brakes10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 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

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 03V-278 · Aug 1, 2003 · 1,913 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2001 vs. every other FH617 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 FH617 median. How we score

'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FH617 owners report

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

DRIVER RETURNED TO SHOP WITH AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ALARM SOUNDING, FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. WE CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK AND FOUND A DAMAGED BRAKE LINE. FOUND DAMAGED CROSS MEMBER WHICH CAUSED BRAKE LINE TO FAIL. WE BEGAN TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND WAS HORRIFIED AT WHAT WE FOUND…
Complaint 10468199 · Jul 30, 2012 · 97,085 miles

Own a 2001 FH617?

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