Recalls: Mitsubishi DB 380
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 DB 380
- In August 2005, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi DB 380 vehicles manufactured from 4 July 2005 to 19 October 2005. For these vehicles, the connector locking tab on the fuel hose – which connected to the fuel inlet pipe on the engine – may not be fully based and could therefore become dislodged. At worst, fuel could leak and the loss of fuel pressure could cause the engine to stop. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range 6MMDB4H415T000037 to 6MMDB4X415T002390 (PRA 2005/8125).
- In September 2008, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi 380 vehicles manufactured from 27 July 2006 to 19 February 2007. For these vehicles, if a vehicle with a full tank of fuel was involved in a sever collision, the LHR fuel tank retaining strap bracket may fail, allowing the fuel tank to dislodge and potentially leaking fuel (PRA 2008/10331).
- In August 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi DB 380 vehicles. 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. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range 6MMDB******000001 to 6MMDB****** 032044 (PRA 2014/14258).
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi DB 380
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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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi DB 380
- Ticking noises from the Mitsubishi 380’s engine bay may be due to 1) the emissions control valve (or evaporative emission ventilation solenoid); 2) air in the lash adjusters or, 3) the injectors. Some ticking noise from the injectors – particularly before the engine warms up – is normal.
- An initial batch of window regulators had a high failure rate.
- Unusual error codes may appear when the battery is low; poor engine performance has also been reported when the battery is low.
- Sluggish performance or poor fuel economy may be improved by cleaning the mass airflow sensor.
- Knocking noises from the front suspension after cold starts may be due to worn front sway bar bushes.
