Mitsubishi Mirage 1988
Model Mirage made in 1988 by Mitsubishi got 10 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 29/32/30 | 32/40/35 | Regular | $ 500 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 34/38/36 | 38/49/42 | Regular | $ 417 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 32/37/34 | 35/48/40 | Regular | $ 441 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/34/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/30/29 | 31/38/34 | Regular | $ 518 | 7 | 871130 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/45/38 | Regular | $ 468 | 7 | 871130 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103004 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 658000 | 11/01/1995 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95004 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA93017 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/23/1993 | 11/30/1993 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88003 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/13/1987 | 01/21/1988 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | 07/17/1998 | ||
| The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. *nlm *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 07/17/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated that engine caught on fire. *yh | |||
| 07/04/1988 | 1 | 11/01/1987 | |
| Engine fire. *dh | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Hood latch is is a round protrustion that fits into hole on body of car. round protrusion is held in place by small flat sided piece of metal that slides back and forth instead of by positive clamping action. when the spring or whatever keeps the sliding piece against the protrusion is broken or weakened, the hood flies up obscuring the driver's vision. this is scary at night on a windy road.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Both left and right rear seat belt buckles do not lock in place. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Both left and right rear seatbelt buckles do not lock in place. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1995 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident the driver side seat belt buckle came loose driver went forward car was totaled . tt | |||
| Experiences intermittent failure of both rear lap belts, when seatbelt buckles become stuck in locked position. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | |||
| 07/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Possible secondary air supply reed valves failure ,per recall notice, resulted in vehicle fire, notice not recieved. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | LAUREL | 39440 | JOHN HOLLINGWORTH | 601-649-0792 |