Mitsubishi Sigma 1990

Model Sigma made in 1990 by Mitsubishi got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, unknown or other. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 3.0l engine.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.0L) 6Automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/22/2020/29/23Regular$ 7884890729

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103004MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)65800011/01/1995ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB972301512/01/1997600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt05/26/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB971100305/01/199752633Valve lash adjuster procedures - service manual revision. *tw08/21/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95004MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/10/199508/01/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103004
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
 Timing belt. serpentine belt. seat belts.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
 Timing belt. serpentine belt. seat belts.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01/06/19951
 The plastic latch broke and fell into seat belt holder and seat belt will no longer latch. *ak