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1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other FE434 years?

FE434 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted1 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints
FE434 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V522000SteeringNovember 3, 2004 · 4,184 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS,THE STEERING SYSTEM KNUCKLE ARM WAS DESIGNED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH MARGIN. REPEATED STEERING OPERATION WHILE STATIONARY, OR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION THAT REQUIRES FREQUENT REPEATED STEERING OPERATION, COULD CAUSE THE KNUCKLE ARM TO CRACK.

Consequence

IF THE KNUCKLE ARM CRACKS, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND MODIFY THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM ASSEMBLY, INSPECT TOE-IN AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.

87V134000TransmissionSeptember 1, 1987 · 377 units

Defect

IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LOCATED ON CLUTCH PEDAL SUPPORT.

Consequence

IMPROPERLY MACHINED CYLINDERS COULD CAUSE THE CLUTCH TORELEASE IMPROPERLY WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IF THIS HAPPENS, IT MAYBE DIFFICULT TO TOTALLY RELEASE CLUTCH AND SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR.

Remedy

REPLACE CLUTCH AS REQUIRED.

1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 — common questions

Is the 1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.