How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa have?

The 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 100,432 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 04V428000 2004-09-01 100,432 affected

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN…

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at 35 mph the vehicle hitched and bucked. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where they determined the vehicle was lacking oil. There was also significant damage to the brake shoes. The brake shoes were replaced and the oil was…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2004-12-15

“Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at 35 mph the vehicle hitched and bucked. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where they determined the vehicle was lacking oil. There was also significant damage to the brake shoes. The brake shoes were replaced and the oil was…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2004-12-15

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.