1993 MITSUBISHI PRECIS

1 recalls — 6 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

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE1
TIRES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SUSPENSION1
TIRES Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND BECOME NOISY, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD REPLACED ENGINE. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK VEHICLE MAKES A TICKING NOISE WHILE BEING DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH. STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES H... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND BECOME NOISY, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD REPLACED ENGINE. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK VEHICLE MAKES A TICKING NOISE WHILE BEING DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH. STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES H... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND BECOME NOISY, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD REPLACED ENGINE. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK VEHICLE MAKES A TICKING NOISE WHILE BEING DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH. STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES H... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND BECOME NOISY, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD REPLACED ENGINE. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK VEHICLE MAKES A TICKING NOISE WHILE BEING DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH. STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES H... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
GAS TANK DOOR FAILED.
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
WHEEL RIMS CAUSE TIRES TO GO FLAT. *DSH

EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 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

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 (current) 1 6
1992 1 1 View
1991 1 3 View
1990 2 3 View
1989 3 6 View
1988 3 3 View
1987 2 1 View

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