1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
1 recalls, 17 complaints - 8 TSBs
97V063001 Apr 18, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 23, 2005
Incident date: Dec 23, 2005
WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SAFETY HARNESS. IT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I CHECKED ON THE WEB AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECALL: 97V063001 THAT IS LISTED AS A RECALL FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE OUR PROBLEM. I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 26, 2003
Incident date: Aug 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, FORCING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. IT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES , AND WARNING LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON. SHE HAD TO VEER OFF ONTO SHOULDERS OF ROAD. BRAKES WERE GONE.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES , AND WARNING LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON. SHE HAD TO VEER OFF ONTO SHOULDERS OF ROAD. BRAKES WERE GONE.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP TOO TIGHTLY UPON ENTRY INTO VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 7, 2001
WHEN DRIVING 10-15MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THAT COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 21, 2000
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF OIL LEAKAGE ENGINE LOCKED
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Apr 21, 2000
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF OIL LEAKAGE ENGINE LOCKED
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Apr 21, 1999
SUPPORT BEAM 0N DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE JUST BROKE OFF AND COLLAPSED ON ITS OWN. DEALER SAID IT NEEDS TO BE REWELDED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 31, 1998
MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS DISENGAGES IF DOOR IS OPENED WHILE DRIVING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 9, 1996
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SOMETIMES TIGHTENS UP AND WOULDN'T RELEASE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
EA96-015 ACTIVE, SHOULDER BELT FAILURE, INTERMITTENTLY WILL OVER RETRACT AND BELT WILL TWIST INTO THE TRACK, ALSO PARTIALLY RETRACTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS TO MOVE UPWARD AND RESTRAIN DRIVER. *SD
SEAT BELTS
May 9, 1996
PASSENGERS PASSIVE RESTRAINT WILL CEASE TO ENGAGE MIDWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 4, 1995
EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, WHEN MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS WON'T DISCONNECT ON DRIVER/PASS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 20, 1995
THERE ARE BAD GAS FUMES IN CAR LIKE EXHAUST CONSUMER AND PASSENGER GET BAD HEAD ACHES SEND CAR TO DEALER ABOUT THREE TIME CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM . TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 | $2,350 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
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, 1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 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
97090152B003
Sep 1, 1997
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC
TSB9700005
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW
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
942
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
234
Reported Crashes
25
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE - Year by Year
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| 2024 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 | 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 (current) | 1 | 17 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |