1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
The 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl (1 complaint), Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System (1 complaint), and Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS, potentially affecting up to 920,841 vehicles.
Recall 95V059000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 1,906 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.
View full details →Recall 94V103001 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 23,935 vehicles affected
Defect: THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
View full details →Recall 91V225000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 895,000 vehicles affected
Defect: DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO...
Consequence: THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GEAR SHIFT ROD ON MY 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS BROKE OFF FROM THE GEAR SHIFT. *AK
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. (94V-103001) *AW
HEATER CORE VALVE STEMS FAILED, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-059). *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI PRECIS
- 1987 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 1 complaint
- 1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS (current)
- 1989 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 6 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 3 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 3 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 1 complaint
- 1993 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 6 complaints
Other MITSUBISHI Models
- 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 MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints