Mitsubishi Mirage 2002
Model Mirage made in 2002 by Mitsubishi got 5 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5, 1.8.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 28/35/31 | 31.0171/44.4337/35.8943 | Regular | 727 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.5 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 32/39/35 | 35.2709/49.8112/40.6046 | Regular | 644 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 26/32/28 | 28.4/41.6/33.1307 | Regular | 803 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 29/36/32 | 31.697/46.6968/37.053 | Regular | 702 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V428000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 05/01/1997 to 11/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 100432 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/01/2004 | 09/03/2004 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10014282 | Instrument panel gauges inoperative. *eh | 04/29/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636855 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-23-004 - revises bolt tightening torque values for transmission output shaft retainer and transmission oil pump. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0523004 | 07/01/2005 | 0523004 | 10016754 | 2-3 shift flare. *tt | 10/04/2005 |
| TSB0223004 | 07/01/2002 | TSB0223004 | 635099 | This bulletin revises the tightening torque values for the transmission output shaft retainer bolts and the transmission oil pump mounting bolts. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 0323006 | 10/01/2003 | 0123010 | 10004448 | Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 0242A015 | 09/01/2002 | 10000097 | Trunk lid adjustment and torsion bar removal - service manual revision. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 73 | 08/01/2001 | 625557 | Information on checking the internal trunk release handle on various models including 2002 lancer. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| TSB0233001 | 06/01/2002 | TSB0233001 | 635121 | Subject regarding ball joint end play check procedures - service manual revision. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB0100014 | 08/01/2001 | 625534 | Subject regarding 2002 mirage coupe technical specifications. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle involved in severe crash with heavy front end damage. the air bags did not deploy resulting in facial injuries and cracked ribs to the driver. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 05/07/2004 | 29109 | 1 | 08/11/2002 |
| The service engine soon malfunction indicator light has came on for the fourth time on 5.7.04 after it was supposed to have been fixed after the third time it was taken into the dealership for repair on 4.26.04. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/26/2005 | 57500 | 4 | 05/28/2002 |
| The clutch disc on a 2002 mitsubishi mirage manual transmission was eaten up down to the bare metal, starting to eat away at the flywheel and chip the driveshaft because i was not informed in any way that the clutch disc was a wear item and was disappointed when i found out. the clutch disc was faulty, in complete shreds all over the inside of the transmission. i had to clean out the transmission and replace the pressure plate, throw out bearings, pilot bearings, flywheel and clutch disk. those are the parts required to do this job. had i known before hand that my clutch was a wear item i would have taken it to be checked out. it was unfair to me and many other owners of mitsubishi vehicles who were not informed even via telephone to mitsubishi motors. i was also lead to believe that it was covered under the power train warranty. maybe not the worst complaint but an inconvenience and a nuisance none the less. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/19/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while appying brake at 25-30 mph the pedal went to the floor, and causes a rear end collision and total the vehicle, dealer notified. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/21/2006 | |||
| 4 years old, 24k miles, never in an accident. the door light came on. driver side door misaligned. there was half an inch space between the bottom of the door and the body frame. it got more difficult to open every day. three weeks later, the door couldn't open at all. dealer lubricated and freed-up siezed lower door hinge, straightened, rewelded, reassembled and aligned driver's door. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | COLMA | 94014 | SERRAMONTE AUTO PLAZA - MITSUBISHI | 650-985-7273 |
| FL | TAMPA | 33614 | COURTESY MITSUBISHI | |
| WI | RACINE | 53406 | PORCARO MITSUBISHI | 262-886-1400 |