1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
The 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE has received a total of 37 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (9 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, potentially affecting up to 658,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103004 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 658,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SPORADICALLY AT INITIAL START-UP OR WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000. ## VIN PASSED ## MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1990 ##
ECU FAILURE, THEN MPI CONTROL RELAY, THEN DISTRIBUTOR CAP, COIL & ROTOR, THEN NEW DISTRIBUTOR. *NL
THE ONLY DOOR THAT WILL OPEN NORMALLY IS THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL ONLY OPEN FROM INSIDE, AND BOTH PASSENGER REAR DOORS WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE IF YOU NEED TO EXIT QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. TS
WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL GEAR WAS ON DRIVE, THEN JUMPED INTO REVERSE, MAKING VEHICLE ROLL BACKWARD, HAPPENED TWICE.*AK
ENGINE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
- 1986 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 1 complaint
- 1987 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 3 complaints
- 1988 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 10 complaints
- 1989 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 8 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE (current)
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 45 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 17 complaints
- 1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 91 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 69 complaints
- 1995 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 93 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 2,784 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI GALANT — 2,429 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 989 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 535 total complaints