1988 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

1 recalls — 10 complaints

95V103004 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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 SUR... Read more
658,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 1 crashes 4 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 27, 2003
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NLM *NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *YH
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
HOOD LATCH IS IS A ROUND PROTRUSTION THAT FITS INTO HOLE ON BODY OF CAR. ROUND PROTRUSION IS HELD IN PLACE BY SMALL FLAT SIDED PIECE OF METAL THAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF BY POSITIVE CLAMPING ACTION. WHEN THE SPRING OR WHATEVER KEEPS THE SLIDING PIECE AGAINST THE PROTRUSION IS BROKEN OR W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1996
POSSIBLE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY REED VALVES FAILURE ,PER RECALL NOTICE, RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, NOTICE NOT RECIEVED.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jul 4, 1988
ENGINE FIRE. *DH
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 11, 1995
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE DRIVER WENT FORWARD CAR WAS TOTALED . TT
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 21, 1995
EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF BOTH REAR LAP BELTS, WHEN SEATBELT BUCKLES BECOME STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 29.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 29.0 35.0 31.0 Regular $1,950
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 34.0 30.0 Regular $2,000
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 24.0 22.0 Regular $2,700
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 29.0 25.0 Regular $2,400

CO2 Emissions: 329.1 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA99007 Opened: Mar 16, 1999 — Closed: May 30, 2000
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY FROM AN UNDERCARRIAGE OR TIRE/WHEEL IMPACT WITH A CURB, BUMP, DIP POTHOLE, ETC.
PE98033 Opened: May 27, 1998 — Closed: Mar 16, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT OR FROM MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACT
EA96015 Opened: Jun 28, 1996 — Closed: Jun 12, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE96006 Opened: Jan 19, 1996 — Closed: Jun 28, 1996
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA93017 Opened: Jun 23, 1993 — Closed: Nov 30, 1993
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available

MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE across all model years (1986–2018).

53 Total Recalls
941 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
237 Reported Crashes
24 Reported Fires
11 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2020 0 2 View
2019 0 10 View
2018 1 15 View
2017 2 21 View
2016 1 3 View
2015 3 60 View
2014 4 63 View
2002 4 5 View
2001 5 51 View
2000 5 55 View
1999 6 74 View
1998 5 53 View
1997 4 105 View
1996 1 40 View
1995 1 93 View
1994 1 69 View
1993 3 91 View
1992 1 17 View
1991 1 45 View
1990 1 37 View
1989 1 8 View
1988 (current) 1 10
1987 1 3 View
1986 1 1 View

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