1991 Mitsubishi Wagon problems

General information about Mitsubishi-Wagon
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
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The Mitsubishi Chariot is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1983 to 2003. It is a small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Based on the SSW concept car first exhibited at the 23rd Tokyo Motor Show in 1979, the MPV derives its nameplate from chariots used by the ancient Greek and Roman empires.

Internationally, the MPV has been marketed as the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Nimbus and Mitsubishi Expo — and as the Dodge and Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon, as captive imports in North America, and as the Eagle Vista Wagon in Canada. It has also been manufactured under license as the Hyundai Santamo and Mitsubishi Savrin in Asia.

First generation (1983)

The first generation Chariot (D0#W-series) was produced from February 1983 until May 1991 with a choice of SOHC straight-four powerplants ranging from the 1.6-liter 4G32 to the 2.0-liter 4G63 petrol engines, or the 1.8 liter 4D65T turbo-diesel (from October 1984), mated to a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission. Based on the Tredia, the Chariot partially replaced the Mitsubishi Galant station wagon. In Japan the Chariot was available as either a six- or a seven-seater, in which the rear two rows could be folded down flat; the middle row on the six-seater model could be turned around to create a sitting area in the rear (although not while the vehicle was in motion).

The Chariot's wheelbase was 2,625 mm (103.3 in), while overall length ranged from 4,295–4,485 mm (169.1–176.6 in) depending on market and equipment level, which was within compliance with Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement size. In most export markets, the Chariot was sold as the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, but there were also a number of other names used.

A van version with an extended fiberglass roof was sold in Finland as the Mitsubishi Space Van. At the time vans were exempt from tax in Finland and the roof was extended to reach the minimum height of cargo space needed to be registered as a van. The fiberglass extensions were produced by boat manufacturer Esboat. The van's top speed was limited to 80 km/h.

From June 1984, a version with permanent four-wheel drive was also offered for the two-liter engined model, while Japanese customers could also get the 4G62 engine in the MR Turbo version from July 1983 until the 1987 model year (1795 cc, 135 PS or 99 kW at 5800 rpm). This version could reach 175 km/h (109 mph), and was also available with the 3-speed automatic.

In Australia, where it was marketed as the "Nimbus", it won the 1984 Wheels Car of the Year award in its debut year. The Nimbus model codes were "UA" (1984), "UB" (1986), and "UC" (1987).

A single 1.8-litre GLX version, with manual or automatic transmission, was assembled from CKD kits in New Zealand by importer Todd Motors (later Mitsubishi NZ Ltd).

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Common 1991 Mitsubishi Wagon problems

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon, produced from 1983 to 2003, has been known to have several common problems, particularly in the third generation (1991-1999). This article focuses on the issues faced by owners of the 1991 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

Automatic Transmission: One of the most significant issues faced by owners of the 1991 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is with the automatic transmission. Many owners have reported issues with the transmission slipping or failing altogether, which can be a costly repair.

Engine Timing Belt: Another common problem with the 1991 Space Wagon is with the engine's timing belt. If not replaced on time, the timing belt can break, causing severe engine damage.

Air Conditioning System: Some owners have reported issues with the air conditioning system, which can fail or blow hot air. This issue can be inconvenient, particularly during hot weather.

Electrical System: Problems with the electrical system, such as blown fuses and malfunctioning dashboard gauges, have also been reported by owners of the 1991 Space Wagon.

Gearbox: A user reported that the gearbox in their 1991 Space Wagon is wayward and uncomfortable at speeds above 100 km/h due to poor sound insulation.

GDI Engine: Another user reported that their 1991 Space Wagon's GDI engine can be pernickety, but if properly maintained, there are no significant problems.

While these issues can be concerning, regular maintenance and timely repairs can help prevent or address them, ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

1991 Mitsubishi Wagon car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Wagon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Seat belts problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Mitsubishi Wagon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1991 Mitsubishi Wagon complaints

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Mitsubishi Wagon.

2004-11-29

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2004-11-28
VIN: JA4FN54W8LA
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNLATCH. DRIVER HAD TO WIGGLE HIMSELF OUT OF SEAT TO BE RELEASED. *AK

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