1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
1 recalls — 45 complaints — 6 TSBs
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
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
7 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Oct 19, 2011
CPSC#X11C0565A. CYLINDER HEAD. 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE PART FROM D&S LIGHT TRUCK AND AUTO PARTS, INC. HE STATED THE CYLINDER WAS BAD AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REFUND HIS MONEY OR REPLACE THE PART. *LN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 6, 2012
Incident date: Oct 19, 2011
CPSC#X11C0561A & XX11C0565A. 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE CONSUMER STATED AFTER INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH. *LN THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE LEARNED THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BAD. *JB
TIRES
Sep 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 15, 2008
I HAD 4 BRANDNEW GOODYEAR TIRES PUT ON MY CAR 1MONTH AGO AND THE TIRES AREN'T A BIT OF GOOD. ONE TIRE ON THE FRONT STARTED SEPARATING ON THE INNER WALL WHICH WE WERE UNAWARE OF UNTIL I WAS ON THE HWY ONE DAY AND LIKED TO GOT KILLED!! I NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT RIDING AS IT SHOULD IT WAS LIKE DRIVIN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Apr 21, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED PLASTIC/RUBBER BURNING AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE CONS... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED PLASTIC/RUBBER BURNING AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE CONS... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 22, 2004
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 4 BRAKE FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, ON TIME THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. BRAKE PAD SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPER AND FELL OFF. THIS WAS DUE TO THE CASTING FOR THE BRAKE PAD HARDLY GOING INTO THE FLAT. ANOTHER TIME THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE WHEN THE PADS WERE NEW.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jan 22, 2004
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 4 BRAKE FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, ON TIME THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. BRAKE PAD SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPER AND FELL OFF. THIS WAS DUE TO THE CASTING FOR THE BRAKE PAD HARDLY GOING INTO THE FLAT. ANOTHER TIME THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE WHEN THE PADS WERE NEW.*AK
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
TIRES HAD 30 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. TIRE SIZE WAS 155R13. TIRES MOUNTED ON A MITSUBISHI, MIRAGE, 1991. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR OVER THREE HOURS, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. ALSO, THERE WERE SOME CRACKS AROUND RIM. TIRES WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 5, 2000
I READ WITH INTEREST THE REPORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH MITSUBISHI AUTOMOBILES, AS ONE OF THE PROBLEMS REPORTED - A LOOSE CRANKSHAFT - IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM WE HAD WITH OUR CAR. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU AS THE NEWS ACCOUNTS I'VE READ TALK ONLY ABOUT CARS IMPORTED IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AS POSSIBLY BE SU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 5, 1999
THE ENGINE STOPS UNPREDICTABLY. I HEAR A CLICK THAT SEEMS TO COME FROM UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT, THEN THE ENGINE STARTS AND WILL NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. USUALLY, AFTER SOME MINUTES, IT WILL RESTART. IT WILL EVEN STOP AT HIGH SPEEDS, AS IT DID WHEN I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE ON A LONG BRIDGE, AND... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 30, 1999
VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON 3 OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING OR HESITATION ,CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 35MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER A SECOND TIME, AND INFORMED OWNER THAT THE CLUTCH HAD A LEAK, AND THAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE'S LOW SPEEDS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 35MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER A SECOND TIME, AND INFORMED OWNER THAT THE CLUTCH HAD A LEAK, AND THAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE'S LOW SPEEDS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 16, 1997
Incident date: Jan 13, 1997
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Aug 26, 1997
Incident date: Dec 16, 1996
COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 19, 1997
Incident date: Jan 15, 1997
WHEN DOOR CLOSES AUTOMATIC FRONT RIGHT SHOULDER BELT MAY NOT SLIDE BACK/FORWARD, LEAVING OCCUPANT UNPROTECTED. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 30, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, STICKING IN THIRD GEAR. WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO DRIVE THE ONLY FORWARD GEAR IS THIRD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 9, 1997
Incident date: Mar 18, 1997
WHILE DRIVING COMPUTER SHUT OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE TOTAL POWER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 27, 1997
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#95V103004); CALLED DEALER OFF AND ON SINCE RECEIVING IT. DEALER HAS NO PARTS SINCE 6/96, AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE IN, BUT WILL CALL OWNER WHEN THEY DO COME IN. AS OF APRIL 16, 1997, DEALER HAS TAKEN CARE OF THE REPAIRS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 18, 1997
Incident date: Feb 14, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE DURING THE IMPACT OF A CRASH. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1995
MOTORBELT JAMS/ STICKS WHEN OPENING/CLOSING DOOR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 12, 1996
Incident date: Dec 11, 1996
THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH FROM "DRIVE" TO "PARK" WITHOUT WARNING, A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A BARRIER. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Dec 4, 1996
Incident date: Jun 15, 1994
POOR AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT PERFORMANCE, WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PERIODICALLY TENDS TO APPLY ITSELF TOO TIGHTLY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 17, 1996
Incident date: Oct 9, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE,SMELLED OF FUEL ODOR, STARTED GETTING STRONGER WHILE DRIVING ALONG, PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF IGNITION, CHECKED UNDER HOOD, FIRE BURNING ON TOP OF ENGINE AREA. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 1, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES IN THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS . CONSUMER IS NOW ON THE THIRD SET.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT STICKS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 19, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S LAP/SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT, WILL NOT RELEASE LOCKS IN THE GUIDE LOOP. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT/CLOSE AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 7, 1996
THE PASSEGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT JAMMING SOMETIMES. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: May 27, 1996
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT OF FRONT PASSENGER REMAINS LOCKED WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, PREVENTING PASSENGER FROM EXISTING VEHICLE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 17, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT HIGH TO LOW SPEEDS, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, NO WARNING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
CV BOOT FAILURE RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF CV HALFSHAFT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
BRAKES REPLACED TWICE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
STARTER FAILED THREE TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 9, 1992
FAILURE ON THE BRAKES, HAVING A VERY HARD TIME WITH STOPPING THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO WARPED BRAKE ROTOR. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 13, 1995
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
THE COMPUTER CUTS OFF AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS
Aug 27, 1995
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WILL STICK BEFORE COMPLETING CYCLE MAJORITY OF USAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
CRANKSHAFT SCREW HAS BACKED OUT OF THE CRANK, CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 29, 1995
FUEL LINE SENSOR INSIDE VEHICLE'S TANK SHORTED OUT, COULD CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION. TT
SEAT BELTS
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Oct 5, 1994
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT JAMS HALF WAY; DRIVER FEELS SUFFOCATED BECAUSE OF TIGHTNESS OF BELT. TT
SEAT BELTS
May 2, 1995
Incident date: Apr 30, 1992
TAKATA SEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHEN CLOSING DOOR; COMPRESSES OCCUPANT AGAINST SEAT. TT
SEAT BELTS
Apr 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT OPERATE, AT TIMES; OCCUPANTS WOULD BE UNPROTECTED IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 28, 1995
DURING REAR END COLLISON THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER SEAT CAME UNLOCKED AND FLEW FORWARD. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 28, 1995
DURING REAR END COLLISON THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER SEAT CAME UNLOCKED AND FLEW FORWARD. TT
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB9723015
Dec 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
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.
EA96015
Opened: Jun 28, 1996 — Closed: Jun 12, 1997
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE96006
Opened: Jan 19, 1996 — Closed: Jun 28, 1996
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA93017
Opened: Jun 23, 1993 — Closed: Nov 30, 1993
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).
51
Total Recalls
941
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
234
Reported Crashes
24
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 60 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 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 (current) | 1 | 45 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |