Recalls: Mitsubishi RG Colt
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi RG Colt
2004-08 Mitsubishi RG Colt: door could unlock and open
In October 2008, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi RG Colt vehicles manufactured prior to 17 March 2008. For these vehicles, the front door glass run channel may have been incorrectly installed and could disengage from the guide rail sash when the front door glass was operated; this created the possibility of contact with the door unlock rod and may result in the door opening (PRA 2008/10390).
2011 Mitsubishi RG Colt: rear axle bolts could detach
In November 2011, a recall was issued for 332 Mitsubishi RG Colt vehicles that were available for sale from 1 June 2011 to 23 August 2011. For these vehicles, the stone chipping-resistant agent sprayed on the underside of the vehicle may have been applied where the rear torsion axle retaining bolts were located. If the vehicle was driven on rough roads, the bolts could become loose and potentially detach, resulting in decreased vehicle stability (PRA 2011/12899).
2004-08 Mitsubishi RG Colt: headlamps or indicators could malfunction
In August 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi RG Colt vehicles that were manufactured from 2004 to 2008. In these vehicles, a crack may develop in the soldering of the printed circuit board (PCB) between the base and the platform for the lighting switch. At worst, a crack in the PCB could cause a temporary continuity failure resulting in a situation where the head lamps and/or turn signal lamps turn off, do not turn on or stay on – this may pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2014/14258). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range
- JMF**Z27A**000101 to JMF**Z27A**004506; and,
- JMF**Z23A**000101 to JMF**Z23A**001086.
2011 model year Mitsubishi RG Colt: loss of power steering assistance
In June 2016, a recall was issued for ‘2011 model year’ Mitsubishi Colt vehicles because of a defect in the electronic power steering gearbox. Due to improper crimping of the terminal connection between the steering force torque sensor and the wiring harness, a ‘continuity failure’ may occur – this could cause the warning lamp to illuminate and a loss of power steering assistance, thereby increasing the steering effort required to turn the wheels. The loss of power steering assistance therefore posed an injury hazard to occupants and other road users (PRA 2016/15465). The recalled Mitsubishi Colt vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- 2011 model Mitsubishi Colt with CVT (continually variable transmission): JMFXTZ23ABZ000234 to JMFXTZ23ABZ001624; and,
- 2011 model Mitsubishi Colt with manual transmission: JMFXNZ23ABZ000143 to JMFXNZ23ABZ000578.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi RG Colt
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Mitsubishi Colt: use only existing wheel nuts for spare wheel
In 2008, Mitsubishi UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Mitsubishi Colt vehicles advising users to only use the existing wheel nuts when the spare wheel was used (NCA/2008/026).
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi RG Colt
- The original engine coolant reservoir bottle has a clip on its top which does not form a perfect seal and will result in fluid levels dropping – regular checks are therefore required. Later models had a screw-top which posed no such problems.
