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1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

3 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs

95V059000 Mar 22, 1995
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.
1,906 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
94V103001 Oct 4, 1994
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
23,935 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
91V225000 Dec 31, 1991
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO... Read more
Consequence
THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.
895,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Aug 22, 2003
Incident date: Aug 18, 2003
GEAR SHIFT ROD ON MY 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS BROKE OFF FROM THE GEAR SHIFT. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Apr 16, 1995
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. (94V-103001) *AW
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM May 4, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
HEATER CORE VALVE STEMS FAILED, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-059). *AK
Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 29.0 26.0 Regular $2,350
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 26.0 Regular $2,350
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 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, 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
160000 STRUCTURE1
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.

MITSUBISHI PRECIS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI PRECIS across all model years (1987, 1994).

14 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI PRECIS - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 6 View
1992 1 1 View
1991 1 3 View
1990 2 3 View
1989 3 6 View
1988 (current) 3 3
1987 2 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
MIRAGE 53 941 View
MONTERO 47 994 View