Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 (2005–2020).

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 14
Model years: 16
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2020 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2019 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2018 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2017 FEC72	0	0	0	3	—
2016 FEC72	0	0	0	3	—
2015 FEC72	0	0	0	5	—
2014 FEC72	0	0	0	8	—
2013 FEC72	0	0	0	10	—
2012 FEC72	1	1	2	10	Engine
2011 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2010 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2009 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2008 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2007 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2006 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—
2005 FEC72	0	0	0	1	—

Most common Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 problem areas (all years)

Engine
1 complaints

Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 recalls

Recall 24V887000Nov 25, 2024224 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020
Risk: A broken rear spring leaf may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V597000Aug 14, 20192,015 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: If the rocker arms break the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V047000Jan 11, 20181,153 vehiclesModel years 2005–2017
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 16V116000Feb 29, 2016853 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 15V850000Dec 18, 20159,456 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015
Risk: If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 15V504000Aug 11, 20157,104 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014
Risk: Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V195000Apr 1, 201525 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015
Risk: A timing chain bolt that was not properly tightened may result in an engine oil leak, possibly causing the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 14V605000Sep 29, 20149,138 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015
Risk: If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 14V046000Feb 10, 20147,819 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014
Risk: Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V421000Sep 12, 2013600 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 12V534000Nov 6, 20126,538 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013
Risk: Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.
Recall 12V524000Oct 25, 20126,520 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013
Risk: As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 12V424000Aug 31, 20124,885 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013
Risk: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 12V058000Feb 16, 2012760 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: Failure of the seat belt buckle to engage correctly increases the risk of passenger injury or death.

Other Mitsubishi Fuso models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology