Mitsubishi controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Mitsubishi recalls Xpander and Outlander vehicles in Vietnam
Recall announced
Mitsubishi Vietnam began a recall of 9,066 Xpander and Outlander vehicles in Vietnam because faulty fuel-pump impellers could cause engines to stall or fail to start. The company said it would provide free checks and replacements.
Company response
Remediation — Mitsubishi Vietnam
Mitsubishi Vietnam will implement free checks and a replacement
Source excerpt
The problem of the products subject to the recall is that the plastic impellers for fuel pumps can inflate and stop their operation, causing the engine to stall or fail to start.
As many as 9,066 of Mitsubishi’s Xpander and Outlander cars in Vietnam will be recalled due to faulty fuel pumps, according to an announcement released by Mitsubishi Vietnam on Tuesday.
The recall started on January 15 and will last until January 17, 2023.
2021
Mitsubishi Outlander recall announced in Russia
Recall announced
MMC RUS, Mitsubishi’s official representative in Russia, announced a recall covering 3,217 Mitsubishi Outlander cars because the parking brake may underperform; vehicles will be checked and rear brake calipers replaced if necessary, free of charge.
Company response
Recall — MMC RUS
MMC RUS, the official representative of Mitsubishi in Russia, will recalls 3,217 Mitsubishi Outlander cars
Source excerpt
MMC RUS, the official representative of Mitsubishi in Russia, will recalls 3,217 Mitsubishi Outlander cars, the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) reported on Wednesday.
The reasons for recalling vehicles: in some cases, underperformance of the parking brake is possible. All vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, rear brake calipers will be replaced,
2020
Mitsubishi among four automakers in Vietnam vehicle recall
Recall announced
In June 2020, Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi and VinFast recalled a combined 35,025 vehicles in Vietnam. The recall was issued to address faults involving fuel pumps, airbags, transmission and seat-belt tensioners. The action covered vehicles from all four manufacturers and was reported as a joint recall effort in the Vietnamese market.
Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi and VinFast recalled a total of 35,025 vehicles in Vietnam to address faults involving fuel pumps, airbags, transmission and seat-belt tensioners.
Stated objective. To fix faults with fuel pumps, airbags, transmission and seat belt tensioners.
Source excerpt
Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi and VinFast are recalling a total of 35,025 vehicles to fix faults with fuel pumps, airbags, transmission and seat belt tensioners.
2020
Denso expands fuel-pump recall to 3.53 million U.S. vehicles
Recall announced
Denso announced an expansion of a fuel-pump recall, stating that an additional 1.5 million vehicles needed to be recalled, bringing the stated U.S. total to 3.53 million vehicles. According to the source, the affected fuel-pump impeller can swell and break, which may potentially cause the vehicle to stall or fail to start. The announcement concerns the U.S. market and the recalled vehicles covered by the expanded action.
Denso announced that 1.5 million additional vehicles needed to be recalled, bringing the stated U.S. total to 3.53 million. The article says the affected fuel-pump impeller can swell and break, potentially causing the vehicle to stall or fail to start.
Source excerpt
The impeller may seize and stop working, which could translate to stalling while driving or the vehicle not starting at all.
Denso has recently announced that 1.5 million more vehicles need to be called back on top of the 2 million we’ve mentioned earlier, ballooning the grand total to 3.53 million vehicles in the United States of America.
2020
Mitsubishi recalls nearly 223,000 vehicles over suspension corrosion risk
Recall announced
Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and cold-weather U.S. states because suspension parts can rust and detach, potentially causing drivers to lose control. Dealers will inspect the suspension and replace cross members or apply sealant; the recall is to start July 14.
Company response
Remediation — Mitsubishi
Dealers will inspect the suspension and either replace the cross members or apply a sealant.
Remediation — Mitsubishi Motors North America
Dealerships will inspect the cross members to determine the level of corrosion. The remedy is either to apply a sealing/anti-corrosion agent or replace the existing front cross member with a new one that already has the agent applied.
Source excerpt
Dealers will inspect the suspension and either replace the cross members or apply a sealant. The recall is to start July 14.
The company expects to notify dealers of the recall by May 29, 2020, and owners should begin receiving notifications beginning July 14, 2020.
The recall only covers models that were originally sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
2020
Mitsubishi announces recall of 5,094 imported Pajero vehicles
Recall announced
Mitsubishi Motors Sales (China) filed a recall plan covering 5,094 imported Pajero vehicles manufactured between October 14, 2016 and November 25, 2017, with the recall scheduled to begin on August 1, 2020. The affected suspension arm welds may fail, potentially making the vehicle unstable. The company said it would replace the right front suspension lower control arm free of charge.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Remediation — 三菱汽车销售（中国）有限公司
三菱汽车销售（中国）有限公司将免费为召回范围内的车辆更换质量合格的右前悬架下摆臂，以消除安全隐患。
Recall — Mitsubishi
When it is, Mitsubishi dealers will replace the faulty airbag inflators free of charge.
Refund or compensation — Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi has offered to buy back affected vehicles at market value. It has also offered to provide alternative transport options until the buy-back is completed.
Refund or compensation — Honda
Honda will offer to buy back registered vehicles at market price. It will also arrange alternative transport options directly with the customer until the buyback process is completed.
Source excerpt
三菱汽车销售（中国）有限公司将免费为召回范围内的车辆更换质量合格的右前悬架下摆臂，以消除安全隐患。
日前，三菱汽车销售（中国）有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。自2020年8月1日起，召回2016年10月14日至2017年11月25日期间生产的部分进口帕杰罗汽车，共计5094辆。
极端情况下，车辆制动时产生的负荷可能会导致该焊接部位脱落，由于该焊接部位的脱落，会造成其他正常焊接的部位受到过大的负荷，其他焊接部位也会发生脱落以及产生外筒变形，最终导致衬套从下摆臂总成上脱落，车辆行驶变得不稳定，存在安全隐患。
2019
Australian watchdog warns owners of vehicles with critical Takata airbags not to drive
Hazard disclosure
In December 2019, Australia's consumer watchdog warned owners of 20,000 vehicles equipped with previously recalled but unreplaced Takata airbags to stop driving immediately, stating the airbags could cause serious injury or death. The warning identified affected vehicles from BMW, GM Holden, Honda, Mitsubishi and Toyota. The notice applied to vehicles whose defective airbags had been recalled but not yet replaced, and urged owners to take immediate action in response to the safety risk.
Source excerpt
Australia's consumer watchdog is warning the owners of 20,000 vehicles to immediately stop driving their car because the airbags have a potentially deadly flaw.
The new warning affects BMW, GM Holden, Honda, Mitsubishi and Toyota vehicles that have already been recalled for having defective Takata airbags, but which have not had them replaced.
The airbags are now classified as being "critical", meaning that if they are activated during a crash they could cause serious injuries or death to the driver.
2019
Takata airbag malfunction prompts recall of additional vehicles
Recall announced
A separate Takata airbag malfunction prompted a recall involving an additional 1.4 million vehicles. The article reports that a driver in Australia died as a result of the faulty airbags and another driver in Cyprus was injured.
Source excerpt
The recall also includes vehicles built by Audi, Honda, Toyota and Mitsubishi.
Another, separate malfunction of Takata airbags is prompting the recall of an additional 1.4 million vehicles.
2015
Apology and compensation for Chinese wartime laborers
Mitsubishi Materials apologized to Chinese laborers who had been conscripted to work for a predecessor during the war and provided compensation to thousands of claimants. The action formed part of continuing efforts to address wartime forced-labor claims.
1990
Concerns over Friday Conference coordination
The monthly meetings of senior executives from Mitsubishi companies attracted criticism from non-Japanese investors and observers who questioned whether the forum could facilitate anticompetitive coordination. The meetings were subsequently described officially as social functions rather than strategic decision-making bodies.
1940
Wartime production and forced labor
Mitsubishi companies supplied ships, aircraft, and other military equipment during the Second World War. Mining operations also used forced labor involving Allied prisoners of war and people from territories occupied by Japan. These activities remain a significant ethical and historical controversy associated with the Mitsubishi name.