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1991 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs

94V080000 Apr 20, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
MITSUBISHI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
12,890 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oct 5, 1995
Incident date: Jul 28, 1994
REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION SLIPS GEARS, ALSO TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED .
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Oct 5, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
BURNT CLUTCH. *SKD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Aug 7, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE BACK WINDOW KEEPS EXPLODING-FOR NO REASON-AFRAID SOMEONE WILL BE HURT. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 29.0 26.0 Regular $2,350
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 30.0 27.0 Regular $2,300
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 33.0 28.0 Regular $2,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 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 (current) 1 3
1990 2 3 View
1989 3 6 View
1988 3 3 View
1987 2 1 View

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