Mitsubishi Mirage 1990
Model Mirage made in 1990 by Mitsubishi got 37 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l.
Model 1990
| 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 | 27/29/28 | 30/37/33 | Regular | $ 562 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/47/39 | Regular | $ 477 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/34/30 | 31/44/36 | Regular | $ 524 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/29/28 | 30/37/33 | Regular | $ 562 | 7 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/34/30 | 31/44/36 | Regular | $ 524 | 7 | 890729 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA96015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063000 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| PE96006 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/19/1996 | 06/28/1996 | AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 3 | 06/11/2001 | |
| Ecu failure, then mpi control relay, then distributor cap, coil & rotor, then new distributor. *nl | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 09/30/1997 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module (ecm) replaced due to vehicle stalling. consumer also complains of not having a warning indicator to notify driver of failure. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control unit, making starting the vehicle impossible. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/07/1995 | |||
| The wiring harness behind the head light cause a fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1990 | ||
| There is a structural defect within the second engine cylinder--lost compression leading to failure 3 times, 3rd time cylinder cracked. dealer contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/19/1997 | 4 | ||
| When driving at varies speeds, the vehicle would stall/die out for no reason. would restart vehicle & it would stall again. took to dealer. mechanic gave it a tune up. the stalling still exists after tune up. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1993 | 2 | ||
| Crankshaft failed, causing vehicle to become sluggish, also noisy. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire due to possible engine failure. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs | |||
| 09/27/1997 | |||
| Experienced unpredictable complete loss of engine power while driving on the highway. | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Cylinder heads replaced due to faulty design. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Car also cuts off if the air is on | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failed, making starting the vehicle impossible. *dh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/30/1997 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module (ecm) replaced due to vehicle stalling. consumer also complains of not having a warning indicator to notify driver of failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving up a hill gear was on drive, then jumped into reverse, making vehicle roll backward, happened twice.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Both driver's and passenger's side shoulder belts are inoperative due to the automatic shoulder belt not retracting. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/22/1997 | |||
| The automatic passenger's restraint belt never releases itself from the lock mode, when consumer gets into vehicle and starts the ignition the belt does not adjust. instead, the belt is sqeezing occupant across chest area so tight that it's hurts. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | 08/01/1991 | |
| Motorbelt at times fails to release, also fails to lock at times and is too tight. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Ea96-015 active, passive restraint failure, shoulder belt on passenger will overtighten and will not release. *ak | |||
| Driver/pass. shoulder belts inoperative, motorized belt won't disengage, must manually release to get out of belt. *ak | |||
| Both driver's/passenger's passive restraints tightened while already engaged, more frequent w/drivers side. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Automatic seat belts failed to hold driver and passengers upright in accident, causing severe injuries. *dsh | |||
| 05/09/1995 | 25 | ||
| The front passenger side automatic seat belt retractor when turn on car the seat belt will not retract to the person in the seat. tt | |||
| Both front passive restraints activate incompletely intermittently stopping. belt may resume securing while driving catching driver off guard. please describe. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
| Drivers seat belt buckle broke. *dh | |||
| 03/04/1995 | |||
| Passenger side manual seat belt will not lock. explain in more detail. tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Passenger side seat belt buckles will not latch. tt | |||
| 12/12/1994 | 3 | ||
| Problem with 521 seat belt sticking and hard to unlatch. tt | |||
| Seatbelts latch is broken on the driver's side. please describe. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| The passenger side seat belt retractor somtimes stops working, open half way . please describe . *ak | |||
| 10/12/1995 | |||
| Failure of the passenger side seat belt retractor, seat belt will not retract. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Consumer complains that passenger side shoulder belt is inoperable. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Consumer complains that the passenger shoulder belt malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Driver side shoulder harness is broken. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| The driver's seat leans back while locked. manufacturer will be contacted. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| The only door that will open normally is the drivers side door. passenger side door will only open from inside, and both passenger rear doors won't open from inside or outside. consumer feels this is very unsafe if you need to exit quickly in an emergency. please provide any further infomation. ts | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Consumer turned on the rear defroster and the rear windshield cracked. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/04/1994 | 4 | ||
| Windshield wiper replaced. *skd | |||