AI Damage2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F reliability: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd…
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load…
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of…
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd…
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- General PDI Procedure s for 2017 Models (except EV and PHEV) This bulletin contains general Pre-Delivery…
General PDI Procedure s for 2017 Models (except EV and PHEV) This bulletin contains general Pre-Delivery Inspection Procedures, both technical and detail, for 2017 model year Mitsubishi vehicles (exc. i-MiEV and…
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data…
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer…
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received…
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi…
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels…
This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of…
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012
NHTSA lists 18 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F?
NHTSA lists 18 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.