1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

5 recalls, 53 complaints - 71 TSBs

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
00V311001 Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE... Read more
210,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
97V179000 Oct 14, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED VACUUM CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VACUUM BOOSTER CHECK VALVE CAN STICK TO THE VALVE BODY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST, REDUCING BRAKE EFFICIENCY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
31 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

53 total complaints 18 crashes 2 fires 14 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS2
SEATS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
TIRES Apr 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 11, 2017
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND DEFECTIVE TIRE BLEW OUT - NOT SURE OF CAUSE (TREAD SEPARATION, SIDEWALL CRACKS, ETC.) INCIDENT TOSSED PASSENGERS VIOLENTLY ABOUT THE CAR - CAR SLIGHT AIRBORNE DAMAGED WIRES UNDER HOOD OF CAR; CAR TOTALED
2 injured
ENGINE Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 18, 2016
MY MIRAGE HAS LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON IT. WITHOUT SYMPTOMS OR WARNING, THE CAR OVERHEATED AND DESTROYED TWO HEAD GASKETS AND POSSIBLY BROKE THE PLATE. THAT'S CATASROPHIC DAMAGE! IT'S BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HARDLY DRIVEN. AT LESS THAN 72,000 MILES IT WILL COST MORE TO REPAIR THAN IT'S WORTH. T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Nov 29, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HINGE PROBLEM. DOOR WAS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE FOR ONE MONTH, THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE ENOUGH TO TURN OFF THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR. AFTER TAKING IT TO A BODY SHOP, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE HINGE WAS THE PROBLEM. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Apr 15, 2005
I HAVE A 98 MISTSUBISHI MIRAGE I BEEN TRYING TO PASS EXPECTION SINSE APRIL 15TH MY CAR FAILED 17 TIMES I CONTACTED BAY RIDGE MISTSUBISHI 813-64TH STREET BROOKLYN NEW YORK 718-238-4144 THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 2 WEEKS NOW FIRST THEY SAID I DONT DRIVE THE CAR ENOUGH THEN MAYBE THE COMPUTER IS BROKEN I H... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Jun 11, 2005
Incident date: Jun 5, 2005
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ON THE JUNE 5 AROUND 6:25 IN THE MORNING DRIVING ABOUT 65 MHP WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE HOOD OF MY CAR (MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 98') FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD COMPLETLY SMASHING IT AND BLOCKING MY VIEW.AS GLASS WAS SHATTERING INTO MY FACE I MANAGE TO PULL OFF FROM THE CROWDED FR... Read more
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 7, 2005
Incident date: Mar 29, 2005
I AM AN ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1998 MIRAGE. THIS WINTER MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BECAME HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE (STIFF). EVENTUALLY, MY OPEN DOOR LIGHT BECAME PERMANENTLY ACTIVATED. AFTER THAT, THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE APPROPRIATELY. IT SEEMED IT WAS HANGING DOWN AND BEGAN RUBBING ON THE SIDE OF... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW Nov 26, 2004
Incident date: Nov 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 - 60 MPH REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AFTER TURNING ON THE DEFOGGER. METALLIC STRIPPING ON THE WINDOW WAS RED BEFORE THE WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 2, 2004
Incident date: Jan 26, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGED. THIS CONDITION CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NM AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKE FAILURE THE DRIVER HIT A PILLAR. THE DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGER'S WERE INJURED. *NM
Crash Fire 3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
1998 MITSUBISH MIRAGE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DONE 2 TIMES IN 10,000 MILES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
1998 MITSUBISH MIRAGE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS DONE 2 TIMES IN 10,000 MILES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Nov 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT RECALL 00 V 311 001 DEFECT OCCURRED. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE DEALERSHIP HAD CHECK THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY AND INDICATED THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE, AND DIDN'T NEED REPLACEMENT.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR May 13, 2003
THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR BURNED OUT. *NLM
WHEELS Nov 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
BOTH FRONT TIRES STARTED TO SHAKE, HAD THE TIRES BALANCED, ROTATED, ETC. MECHANIC PUT THEM ON BACK. THEY SHAKE LIKE UNREAL. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT DID NOT DO THIS (BOUGHT USED). IT SEEMED TO HAPPEN OUT OF THE BLUE. DT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Aug 19, 2002
Incident date: Jul 31, 2002
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FLIES OPEN WHEN DRIVING AFTER IT HAS BEEN SECURLY LOCKED. CONTACTED DEALER.THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 25, 1999
BUMPER RIPPED COMPLETELY OFF IN AN ACCIDENT GOING TEN MPH CAUSEING OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE COSTING MORE THAN A REGULAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY WOULD
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Apr 15, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING. DEALER STATED THAT FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AKTHE GAS TANK AND THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT UPON INSPECTION SINCE THE FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED, MITSUBISHI DECIDED THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. *JG
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATES BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED. *YH
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 3, 2002
Incident date: Apr 13, 1998
SINCE THE THIRD DAY OF PURCHASE, I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND INFORMED THE SALESMAN ALL THE PROBLEMS AND HE SAID THAT THE CAR HAS A NEW INVERT SYSTEM AND IT WILL GET USED TO THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. BEFORE THE MONTH OF PURCHASED, THE CAR STOPPED WHILE DRIVEN AND IT HAD TO BE TOWERED TO THE DEALE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Jun 29, 2001
WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED MIRAGE. IMPACT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO A VAN. AFTER IMPACTING VAN, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT.*AK *TT
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Mar 5, 2002
MY CAMSHAFT BROKE IN HALF DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS A MAUFACTURERES DEFECT BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Dec 10, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
[SEE ODI ID: 705306, MY PROBLEM IS IDENTICAL] THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WOEFULLY INADEQUATE FOR THIS CAR AND I BELIEVE A MANUFACTURING DESIGN DEFECT. WE HAD TO TURN THE ROTORS TWICE AFTER BUYING IT, WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD (36,000 MILES). MITSUBISHI SAYS IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAVE REP... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 17, 2001
Incident date: Oct 17, 2001
CONSUMER WAS SELF INSPECTNG TIRES, AND NOTICED THAT TREAT ON TWO FRONT TIRES AND REAR TIRE WAS SEPARATING. GENERAL TIRE, DOT ACP2N71200XP2000. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM May 2, 2001
Incident date: Feb 3, 2001
THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE, THE FIRE INSPECTOR FOUND FAULT WITH THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS POORLY DESIGNED. NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK INTO GEARS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK INTO GEARS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Feb 27, 2001
IT POTHOLE CAUSING ME TO RUN UP ON THE CURB. THERE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT IMPACT FOR MY BODY TO BE THROWN FORWARD, BUT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ANYWAY. DAMAGE TO THE CAR IS LIMITED TO TO A CRACK ON THE LOWER LEFT FRONT GROUND EFFECT AND A CRACKED TRANSMISSION PAN.*AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Feb 27, 2001
IT POTHOLE CAUSING ME TO RUN UP ON THE CURB. THERE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT IMPACT FOR MY BODY TO BE THROWN FORWARD, BUT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ANYWAY. DAMAGE TO THE CAR IS LIMITED TO TO A CRACK ON THE LOWER LEFT FRONT GROUND EFFECT AND A CRACKED TRANSMISSION PAN.*AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Mar 13, 2001
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS HAVE BEGAN TO FALL AT HINGES. DOORS ARE UNALIGNED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 2, 2001
Incident date: Oct 20, 2000
WAS BACKING UP & HEARD A POP, THEN DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED BACKWARDS. FOOT WENT STRAIGHT OUT, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED & HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. DRIVER SEAT CAN BE PUT BACK UP. *AK
Crash
SEATS Jan 2, 2001
Incident date: Oct 20, 2000
WAS BACKING UP & HEARD A POP, THEN DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED BACKWARDS. FOOT WENT STRAIGHT OUT, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED & HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. DRIVER SEAT CAN BE PUT BACK UP. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
SLOW PICKUP; ENGINE CONSTANLY REVS; CAR JERKS INTO GEAR; REVS UNTIL IT CLICKS INTO GEAR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 5, 2000
NO SUMMARY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Aug 4, 2000
Incident date: Jul 3, 2000
CONSUUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAILER TRUCK VEERED INTO HER LANE. THERE WAS A CONSTRUCTION ZONE LANE. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS FORCED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. DUAL AIRBAGS AND SEATBELT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 4, 2000
Incident date: Jul 3, 2000
CONSUUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAILER TRUCK VEERED INTO HER LANE. THERE WAS A CONSTRUCTION ZONE LANE. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS FORCED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. DUAL AIRBAGS AND SEATBELT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. *AK
Crash
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS May 9, 2000
WITHIN LAST YEAR AND A HALF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEATS Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Apr 5, 2000
WHILE STOPPING DURING RAIN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Apr 5, 2000
WHILE STOPPING DURING RAIN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash 2 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 10, 2000
WHEN DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NEEDED,THEY BECOME INOPERATIVE CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES NEED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGS Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURY TO DRIVERS NECK, BACK, LEG AND ARM FROM CONSUMER HITTING STEERING WHEEL. NLM
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURY TO DRIVERS NECK, BACK, LEG AND ARM FROM CONSUMER HITTING STEERING WHEEL. NLM
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 23, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO HYDROPLANE ON WET GROUND. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 15, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 9, 1999
Incident date: Apr 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN, HITTING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1999
FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR OUT AT A VERY HIGH RATE. ALSO, THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME THIS YEAR ROTORS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THIS TIME THEY CONNOT BE TURNED AGAIN. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR THE DISC PAD LIFE TO BE THIS SHORT. I HAVE A TWO-YEAR OLD VEHICLE, AND BOUGHT THIS CAR TO REPLAC... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 1, 1999
Incident date: Mar 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. VEHICLE SKIDED ABOUT 60 FEET AND COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT. IT CAME TO A STOP, AND THE AIR BAGS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Apr 1, 1999
Incident date: Mar 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. VEHICLE SKIDED ABOUT 60 FEET AND COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT. IT CAME TO A STOP, AND THE AIR BAGS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
ENGINE HESITATING CONTINUALLY CAUSING POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 13, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN SLIPPING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 7, 1999
Incident date: Aug 18, 1998
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION CAUSES PROBLEMS. WHEN PULLING FROM A STOP SIGN INTO AN INTERSECTION , VEHICLE STALLS WHILE THE RPM REVVSHIGH UNTIL THERE IS A CLICK IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT WILL ALLOW VEHICLE TO PICK UP TO ITS NORMAL SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND REFUSES TO REPAIR . *AK.ET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 8, 1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 98V059000 BRAKES:HYDRAULICAL:POWER ASSIST:CHECK VALVE, 1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE I TRIED TO COMMUNICATE WITH MITSIBISHI MOTOR SALES OF CARIBBEAN (DISTRIBUTOR IN PUERTO RICO) AND THEY TOLD ME THAT YOU SEND ME A NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE PROBLEM. AT THIS TIME, I'VE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIF... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 32.0 28.0 Regular $2,200
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 28.0 36.0 31.0 Regular $2,000
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 25.0 Regular $2,450
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 33.0 28.0 Regular $2,200

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, 1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

71 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT7
100000 POWER TRAIN5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
020000 SUSPENSION3
200000 WHEELS3
TSB-22-54-003 Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003 Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-21-34-001 Jun 3, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
TIN-20-55B-001 Sep 22, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all Dealer Service Personn
TIN-20-55B-001 Sep 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all Dealer Service Personn
TIN-20-55B-001 Sep 22, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all Dealer Service Personn
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.
TT218 Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004 Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
TT217 Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12 Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT195 Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195 Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195 Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195 Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194 Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194 Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194 Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194 Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194 Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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.
TT193 Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193 Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192 Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192 Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192 Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192 Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192 Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191 Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191 Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191 Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191 Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191 Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
0523004 Jul 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
0513006 Apr 1, 2005
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0323006 Oct 1, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
0313005 May 1, 2003
350000 EQUIPMENT
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE. *TT
0211005 Sep 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKSHAFT BOLT TIGHTENING - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0242A015 Sep 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT AND TORSION BAR REMOVAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0233001 Jun 1, 2002
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0117002 Jul 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *TT
TSB0123010 Jul 1, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER.
TSB0100008 Mar 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
TSB0142A001 Feb 1, 2001
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
INFORMATION ON TRUNK LID RELEASE KITS FOR CONFINEMENT WITHIN TRUNK. *JB
TSB0011008 Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROPER CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL PROCEDURES. *TT
SR00007 Oct 20, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. (MMSA) IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
TSB0042A007 Sep 1, 2000
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED DETAILS FOR SUNROOF WATER TEST AND FIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0013005 Aug 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
TSB0013003 Apr 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
9913007 Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE SURGE AT 45-50 MPH AND / OR ENGINE SAG DURING COLD START. *TT
9922003 Oct 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
9923010 Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
TSB9942A008 Jul 1, 1999
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SOME VEHICLES (VIN XU046855) EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT WATER LEAKAGE AND / OR WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT WINDOW WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOW CLOSED. *TT
TSB9931002 Feb 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
9813009 Aug 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CODE NO. P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION, TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES VOLUME 1 SERVICE MANUALS. YD
9813010 Aug 1, 1998
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
CORRECTIONS TO THE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES AND CHECKING PROCEDURES VOLUME 1 SERVECE MANUAL. YD
TSB9813005 Jun 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT
TSB9811002 May 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TORQUE. *YC
TSB9854003 Apr 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CORRECTED COMPONENT GROUNDING LOCATION. *YC
97110142B002 Nov 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUNROOF AND RELATED BODY PANEL CHANGES. *YC
97100155002 Oct 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PREVENTING DUST FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR. *YC

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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
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: 1985
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

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 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 (current) 5 53
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 1 10 View
1987 1 3 View
1986 1 1 View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
OUTLANDER 352 1,784 View
OUTLANDER PHEV 157 36 View
ECLIPSE 131 2,788 View
OUTLANDER SPORT 91 719 View
LANCER 69 1,136 View
GALANT 65 2,435 View
MONTERO 47 994 View
ECLIPSE SPYDER 34 285 View