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#BS-2012-MITFEC-3048

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72

Based on reports from 2 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
10
TSBs
51
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

2 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 123K miles.

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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 (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Engine2 (100%)

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 123,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 123K-mile mark.

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 (10 recalls)

12V058000Mar 2012

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FEC52, FEC72, AND FEC92 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208 “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INSTALLED. THE PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT ENGAGE ITS BUCKLE CORRECTLY.

12V424000Oct 2012

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

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.

12V524000Dec 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.

12V534000Dec 2012

PARKING BRAKE

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.

14V046000Apr 2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks. In the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 is related to the engine, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 reliable?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 has 2 complaints, 1 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 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 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 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 123,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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.
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