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2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d

Based on reports from 3 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling SystemHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:cooling system issues — failures commonly reported around 149K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System1 (33%)

Fuel System1 (33%)

Structure:body1 (33%)

2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 149,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 149K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

05V410000Nov 2005

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DOOR WIRING HARNESS INTERFERES WITH THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMP WIRING HARNESS DUE TO IMPROPER ROUTING.

07V138000Aug 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR SHAFT. CONTINUED OPERATING IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE IDLER GEAR SHAFT FLANGE TO BREAK AND GENERATE ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

07V229000Aug 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.

09V449000Feb 2010

EQUIPMENT

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D AND FG84D VEHICLES. THE WEATHER RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS IS INSUFFICIENT. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, THE RUBBER CUSHIONS DETERIORATE AND CRACK, CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.

12V545000Jan 2013

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d is related to the engine and engine cooling:cooling system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d reliable?

The 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d have any recalls?

Yes, the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d problems start?

Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 149,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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