1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
The 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA, 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 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE 1ST TIME; HAD MECHANIC FIX PROBLEM; PROBLEM REAPPEARED GOING OFF EXIT RAMP 25MPH. AT TRANSMISSION SHOP, COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM.
Safety Rating for the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI SIGMA
- 1986 MITSUBISHI SIGMA — 0 complaints
- 1988 MITSUBISHI SIGMA — 2 complaints
- 1989 MITSUBISHI SIGMA (current)
- 1990 MITSUBISHI SIGMA — 3 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
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