2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2012-11-23 · campaign 12V545000 · 13,644 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-04-23 · TSB-21-00-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and material safety data sheets for biosol 100 use.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-03-15 · TIN-21-00-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-05-02 · Structure:body · 100,567 mi“previously reported severe rust & rot of chassis / frames. this is a 6 yr old truck showing accelerated signs of rust large blisters 6-8" in dia of rust are pushing out from beneath the undercoat and paint. if this progresses as in my older trucks this truck will be unsafe and unusable in 3-5 years. problem has been reported to the manufacturer …”
2010-07-07 · Fuel System, Diesel · 157,846 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi fuso fe83d. the contact had problems with the fuel pump and the fuel injected. the dealer stated that they had to use a high pressure fuel pump because of the clean air regulations which caused the fuel lines to break apart into the engine and cause it to fail. the failure mileage was 157846 and the current mil…”
2010-05-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 149,000 mi“engine failed in traffic second time the first time mitsubishi fixed it under warranty 25k miles same thing happened and they will not fix the vehicle. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.