1986 MITSUBISHI STARION

1 recalls — 2 complaints

95V103004 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
658,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS1
SEAT BELTS1
SEAT BELTS Jul 27, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 95V103004 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (TOM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM FUEL INJECTORS. *DSH

EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Premium $3,650
2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Premium $3,850

CO2 Emissions: 467.7 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

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

MITSUBISHI STARION — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI STARION across all model years (1986–1986).

1 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI STARION — Year by Year

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1986 (current) 1 2

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