1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
3 recalls — 91 complaints — 11 TSBs
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
97V073001 Apr 18, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL.
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
91 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 38 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 25, 2006
1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, NHTSA RECALL 97V073001 MITSUBISHI RELUCTANTLY PERFORMED RECALL. MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT STILL WOULD NOT WORK. WAS TOLD TO MANUALLY LATCH AND UNLATCH SHOULDER BELT TO ANCHOR (EMERGENCY PROCEDURE). SHOULDER BELT BECAME FRAYED BECAUSE OF RUBBING ON A GUIDE WHILE MANUALLY USI... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 31, 2005
Incident date: May 26, 2005
MOVING SEATBELT WOULD STICK IN CORNER AT BACK OF DOOR WOULD NOT MOVE COMPLETLY TO BACK OF DOOR. COULD OPEN DOOR AND CLOSE AND SEAT BELT WOULD WORK PROPERLY, NOW SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE CORNER OF DOOR AND THERE IS A GRAY CABLE STICKING OUT AND BELT WONT MOVE AT ALL FORWARD OR BACKWARD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Jan 5, 2004
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CABLE CAME OF IT'S TRACK. THIS RESULTED IN THE SEAT BELT FAILING TO RETRACT. ALSO, THE PLASTIC COATING OVER THE CABLE CAME OFF. THIS OCCURRED AFTER THE DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL RECALL 97V073001 WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB *SC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 14, 2004
Incident date: Jun 12, 2004
RECALL REPAIRS FOR DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL 97V073001 FAILED, AND THE DEFECT RECURRED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 12, 2004
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF THE HINGES, CAUSING THE DRIVER NOT TO BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. THE SEAT BELT MOTOR WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *JB
SEAT BELTS
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
EQUIPMENT
Aug 2, 2003
Incident date: Jul 28, 2003
I HAVE HAD LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAIL 3 TIMES ONCE IN 1998,2000 &2003. THE CAR HAS THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS SO WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR THE SEATBELT IS SUPPOSE TO RETRACT BACK BEHIND THE SEAT OR ALONG THE DOOR JAM IN EACH OF MY INCIDENCES I CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACT... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 2, 2003
Incident date: Jul 28, 2003
I HAVE HAD LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAIL 3 TIMES ONCE IN 1998,2000 &2003. THE CAR HAS THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS SO WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR THE SEATBELT IS SUPPOSE TO RETRACT BACK BEHIND THE SEAT OR ALONG THE DOOR JAM IN EACH OF MY INCIDENCES I CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 6, 2003
Incident date: May 2, 2003
MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER CAR LATE ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND IT STALLED OUT IN A RURAL AREA. WE HAD IT TOWED TO OUR MECHANICAL AND THINKING IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CAM SHAFT HAD SPLIT. HE SAID THAT THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT MITS... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: Jan 15, 1999
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE VIA MAIL & BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER. THEY DID SOME WORK ON THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ENOUGH WAS DONE. NOW THEY REFUSE TO DO ANY MORE "GOODWILL" REPAIRS AT NO CHARGE. THIS IS MY SAFETY AT RISK. I EVEN TOOK IT AND PAID FO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 12, 2002
Incident date: Jan 21, 2002
THE FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ON 3-8-1999 @30,886 MILES. THE SECOND HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ON 1-24-2002 @ 55,691 MILES. THEY WOULD NOT HELP COVER THE COST BECAUSE IT WAS LONGER THAN ONE YEAR EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS ONLY 24,000 MILES ON THE HEAD GASKET. I HAVE KEPT ALL RECEIPTS ON MY VEHICLE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Oct 9, 2001
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT QUIT WORKING AND THE CABLE CAME OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED STICKING HALF WAY IN THE TRACK.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
CAR WOULDN'T START. BROKEN FOR 1 1/2 YEARS. DEALER SAID IT IS A SHORT IN THE ECM THROTTLE CONTROL. ALSO SAID ORIGINALLY THAT IT WAS FUEL PUMP. SUPPOSED TO PREFORM RECALL ON SEATBELTS, BUT IT HAD NOT BEEN PREFORMED AFTER 2 WEEKS IN THE SHOP. CAR IS NOW WORKING, BUT ONLY AFTER ECM WAS COMPLETELY REPLA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
CAR WOULDN'T START. BROKEN FOR 1 1/2 YEARS. DEALER SAID IT IS A SHORT IN THE ECM THROTTLE CONTROL. ALSO SAID ORIGINALLY THAT IT WAS FUEL PUMP. SUPPOSED TO PREFORM RECALL ON SEATBELTS, BUT IT HAD NOT BEEN PREFORMED AFTER 2 WEEKS IN THE SHOP. CAR IS NOW WORKING, BUT ONLY AFTER ECM WAS COMPLETELY REPLA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
CAR WOULDN'T START. BROKEN FOR 1 1/2 YEARS. DEALER SAID IT IS A SHORT IN THE ECM THROTTLE CONTROL. ALSO SAID ORIGINALLY THAT IT WAS FUEL PUMP. SUPPOSED TO PREFORM RECALL ON SEATBELTS, BUT IT HAD NOT BEEN PREFORMED AFTER 2 WEEKS IN THE SHOP. CAR IS NOW WORKING, BUT ONLY AFTER ECM WAS COMPLETELY REPLA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 21, 2001
Incident date: Jun 7, 2001
SEATBELT WAS FIXED ON RECALL ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. BUT, SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING AGAIN. AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT, WHEN SEAT BELT WENT TO BACK, IT STARTED MAKING CLICKING SOUNDS. BELT DROPPED DOWN OUT OF CEILING. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WOULD NOT FIX BECAUSE IT WAS FIXED ON RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL REMEDY HAD FAILED AGAIN FOR 3RD TIME. SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT TO ORIGINAL POSITION. *AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 28, 2001
THIS SEATBELT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN 97, WHICH I HAD DONE. NOW OUT OF THE BLUE IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ALSO THE MITSUBISHI HOTLINE AND THEY ARE BOTH SAYING THAT BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY REPLACED THAT MY CASE IS CLOSED AND THEY WON'T GIVE ME A NEW ONE. OTHER THAN THE SEATB... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 5, 2001
Incident date: Apr 2, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT IS STUCK INTO RETRACTOR. SEATBELT IS AUTOMATIC. OTHER PARTS ARE HANGING INSIDE OF ROOF OF VEHICLE.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 5, 2001
Incident date: Apr 2, 2001
COVERED CABLE WHICH IS A PART OF GUIDERAIL FOR SEAT BELT IS GOING TO COST APPROXIMATELY $500.00 TO FIX WHEN THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V073001 WHICH DEALS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 2, 2001
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HOOD FLEW OPEN AND SHATTERED WINDSHIELD, LATCH BROKE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 12, 2001
WAS HAVING SEAT BELT PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE MECHANIC PUT SWITCH ON. FOUND RECALL NOTICE #97V073000 IN PAPERS. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AGAIN. SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED TO HAVE BELT GUIDE RAIL REPLACED. TOLD RECALL DONE. MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH DEALERSHIP. OWNER INDICATED RECALL REPAIRS WERE P... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. AUTOMATED SHOULDER BELT TRACK WILL DISENGAGE AND GO INTO UNLOCKED POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH NHTSA RECALL 97V073000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR97. LATER, AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ON DRIVER SIDE DIDN'T RETRACT. IT STAYED IN A RESTRAINT POSTION. DEALER FELT IT WAS ANOTHER COMPONENT THAT WAS CAUSING GUIDERAIL TO BE INOPERATIVE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAMSHAFT FAILED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO HAVING VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR A TIMING BELT FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. IT TOOK $1400.00.*AK ( SEE ODI # 733265).
SEAT BELTS
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 1999
THE LEFT SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT PART THAT FITS INTO THE TRACK BROKE. IT WAS MAKING A CLICK SOUND AND WOULDN'T MOVE.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 1999
THE LEFT SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT PART THAT FITS INTO THE TRACK BROKE. IT WAS MAKING A CLICK SOUND AND WOULDN'T MOVE.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
CABLE HAS DISENGAGED FROM T MECHANISM AND IT HAS CAUSED THE SHOULDER ANCHORAGE TO BECOME STUCK. HAS TORNED THE SEATBELT WEBBING MATERIAL. HE HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $800.00 TO BE REPAIRED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 13, 2000
I HAD A TIMING BELT INSTALL , ONE WEEK LATER MY CAR STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, SO I CALL MITSUBISHI AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY TIMING BELT PROBABLY CAME OFF. I HAD ALREADY PAID $400.00 TO INSTALL MY TIMING BELT, SO WHEN I WENT DOWN TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAM SHAFT HAD BRO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
PROBLEM WILL START WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE JUST STALLS OUT. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT VEHICLE ISN'T ON RECALL.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 7, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
SHOULDER BELT STAYS IN LOCK POSITION, DOESN'T RETRACT IN ORDER TO USE THE SHOULDER STRAP. WE MUST MANUALLY PUT ITON AND OFF. ALSO, CAN HEAR THE CLICKING NOISE OF THE MOTORIZED BELT NOT WORK.ING. SHOULDER STRAP WAS FIXED BY THE MANUFACTUREE ON A RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 28, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
PASSENGER'S SHOULDER SEATBELT IS INOPEABLE. UPPER ANCHOR HAS JAMMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACK. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Jun 24, 2000
THE CABLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DROPPED OUT OF THE CHAMBER AND THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECAME STUCK. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN MY 1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE IN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V073001. THE PROBLEM THAT THIS RECALL WAS DESIGNED TO FIX IS EXACTL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Jun 26, 2000
RECALL 97V073001/DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL: VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE GUIDE CABLE COMING OUT OF THE RAIL, AND LEAVING THE OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RETRAINT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE SHOULDER BELT... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 26, 2000
HAD RECALL WORK DONE PRIOR TO ANY FAILURE IN 1997/NOW THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED WITH REPAIR COST OF THE PART @ $650.00 AND 2 HOURS LABOR @ $136.00-- IT IS FELT THAT THE REPAIR @ TIME OF RECALL WAS NOT RELIABLE AND CURRENT FAILURE SHOULD BE REPAIRED WITHOUT COST TO CAR OWNER--THINK MANUFACTOR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 20, 2000
Incident date: Jun 4, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING, CABLE HUNG LOOSE ON PIECE OF GREY WIRE. WHEN ENTERING THE DOOR THERE WAS A CLINKING NOISE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 20, 2000
Incident date: Jun 4, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING, CABLE HUNG LOOSE ON PIECE OF GREY WIRE. WHEN ENTERING THE DOOR THERE WAS A CLINKING NOISE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 23, 2000
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE, THE SEAT IS LOCKED IN OPEN POSITION, PRVENTING ANY USAGE OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. ALSO, RECALL 97V073001 DEALS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT ONLY INCLUDES DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT INCLUDED. *AK *ML
SEAT BELTS
Mar 31, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RETRACTOR BROKE ON DRIVER'S SIDE , CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNRESTRAINED. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 7, 2000
SAFETY BELT STRUCTURE RECALLED ONCE PRIOR, REPLACEMENT PART IS ALSO DEFECTIVE, COMPANY WILL CHARGE YOU APPROX. $600.00 TO $800.00 TO FIX SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
SEATS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 18, 1999
RECALL REPAIR ON THE GUIDE RAIL AND PIN, RECALL REPAIR FAILED CAUSING LOCK UP AND FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT. MJS (98V-317)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
SHOULDER SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT, WHICH KEEPS GETTING STRUCK IN THE UPPER POSITION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 9, 1999
Incident date: May 9, 1999
SEATBELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE, SEATBELT WEBBING DOES COME OVER THE HEAD.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Jul 17, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
HOOD WILL NOT OPEN. OPEN MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 16, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 16, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jul 16, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 17, 1999
PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT WAS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL AND DEFECT STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. RECALL 97V073. 001. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 17, 1999
WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHICH CAUSED DRIVER'S SEAT TO RELEASE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 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 | 30.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 36.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
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 — 1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
11 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 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
TSB9723007
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID RESISTANCE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9700005
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW
TSB9752B002
Feb 1, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD
TSB9622005
Nov 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADDITIONAL MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9611012
Nov 1, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADDITION OF NEW ITEM TO TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (WORN OR DAMAGED VALVE GUIDES) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
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 | |
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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 | 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 (current) | 3 | 91 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |