Mitsubishi Precis 1989
Model Precis made in 1989 by Mitsubishi got 7 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and visibility. The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | 27/31/29 | 30/40/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 3 | 880720 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 27/33/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 3 | 880720 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/37/31 | 31/47/36 | Regular | $ 460 | 3 | 880720 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V225000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 895000 | 01/20/1992 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/31/1991 | 01/06/1992 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. the screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed seats and preventing the reeds from closing properly. separation of the reeds from the reed valve subassembly or improper closing of the reeds allow hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case when the vehicle is being driven. these hot exhaust gases may melt the secondary plastic air filter case. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: exhaust system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: hyundai motor company will be performing this recall for the hyundaiexcel and for the mitsubishi precis. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V103001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 04/01/1988 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 23935 | 10/24/1994 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/04/1994 | 10/18/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. high coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: heater, water, defroster, heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V059000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 04/01/1988 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1906 | 04/14/1995 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/22/1995 | 03/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles involved are those that had the heater valve stems replaced in an earlier mitsubishi recall (94v-103.001). certain vehicles had an incorrect valve stem installed which could cause the incorrect stem to leak after a period of time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace incorrect valve stems. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: heater; water; defroster; heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.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 nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Alternator failed, also vehicle continues to experience electrical problems, causing vehicle to stall or not start. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 5 | ||
| Battery failed 5 times, preventing vehicle from starting. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/09/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed due to leaking engine seals. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/08/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving down highway car caught on fire it was reed switch . tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/03/1999 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Consumer was driving approximately 5mph or less when rear ended by another vehicle at 45mph or more, upon impact, driver's seatback rest broke and driver was ejected from seat into rear of car. *ak *ml | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| Purchase car new the front end was realigned ten times,all four tires were replaced two times. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 03/13/1996 | |||
| Tried to get recall remedied and the dealership says it did not exist and they will not set up an appointment for him even though he has a letter. *ak | |||