1991 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

1 recalls — 3 complaints

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 $2,300
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 30.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 33.0 28.0 Regular $2,150

CO2 Emissions: 341.8 g/mile (Compact Cars)

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

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

Other MITSUBISHI Models

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GALANT 65 2,435 View
MIRAGE 53 941 View
MONTERO 47 994 View