1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
The 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS, potentially affecting up to 15,171 vehicles.
Recall 94V080000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 12,890 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 90V053000 — WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
| 2,281 vehicles affected
Defect: LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy: REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION BEARING FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO GRIND. *AK
CLUTCH FAILED TWICE. *AK
TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX NOISY/HARD SHIFTING.
Safety Rating for the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 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 — 3 complaints
- 1989 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 6 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS (current)
- 1991 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 3 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 1 complaint
- 1993 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 6 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI PRECIS — 0 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