Mitsubishi Mirage 1992
Model Mirage made in 1992 by Mitsubishi got 17 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l.
Model 1992
| 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 | 28/31/30 | 32/40/35 | Regular | $ 599 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/32/29 | 29/41/34 | Regular | $ 621 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/46/39 | Regular | $ 545 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/35/31 | 32/44/37 | Regular | $ 581 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 720 | 3 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V063001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 04/01/1992 to 11/20/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 38948 | 08/01/1997 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/18/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the door latch switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin august 1, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 97090152B003 | 09/01/1997 | 54299 | Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB9700005 | 06/01/1997 | 52620 | Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/07/2001 | |||
| When driving 10-15mph and upon approaching a stop light vehicle cut off with no warning, causing loss of all power. consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed that computer malfunctioned, which could have been the cause of problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle stalled, forcing consumer to pull off the road. towed vehicle to an independent repair shop. it could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/21/2000 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Without any indication of oil leakage engine locked | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling approximately 45mph on highway when she applied brakes , and warning light didn't come on. she had to veer off onto shoulders of road. brakes were gone.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| There are bad gas fumes in car like exhaust consumer and passenger get bad head aches send car to dealer about three time can't find the problem . tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/23/2005 | 1 | 07/15/2004 | |
| We are having a problem with the drivers side automatic safety harness. it was not working when we bought the vehicle used about a year ago. i checked on the web and found the following recall: 97v063001 that is listed as a recall for what looks like our problem. i called a local dealer and they did not find any recall on our car, a 1992 mitsubishi mirage ls, vin number: ja3ca46c9pu023460 . the referenced number above looks like a recall to me. i went and tested the switch myself and found the switch did not work electrically. when i unplugged the switch and manually shorted the connectors the safety harness will go back and forth. this tells me that the problem listed is the correct problem. we need this fixed and i feel it is a manufacturers defect with a recall not noted by the local dealer. how do i get it fixed by the manufacturer? *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Both front seatbelts intermittently lock up too tightly upon entry into vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Driver's side motorized shoulder harness failed on 3 different occassions to move upward and restrain driver. *sd | |||
| Passengers passive restraint will cease to engage midway. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Experience intermittent failure, when motorized shoulder harness won't disconnect on driver/pass. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | 05/02/1992 | |
| Seat belt fails to retract. | |||
| The driver side seat belt retractor sometimes tightens up and wouldn't release . please describe . *ak | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| Ea96-015 active, shoulder belt failure, intermittently will over retract and belt will twist into the track, also partially retracts. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 08/20/1994 | |||
| Motorized shoulder harness disengages if door is opened while driving. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling approximately 45mph on highway when she applied brakes , and warning light didn't come on. she had to veer off onto shoulders of road. brakes were gone.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| Support beam 0n driver's side of the vehicle just broke off and collapsed on its own. dealer said it needs to be rewelded. *ak | |||