1986 MITSUBISHI STARION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION
The 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION has received a total of 2 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 problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION, 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 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 (TOMS RIVER MITSUBISHI, 254 RT 37 EAST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753, (732) 575-1200) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT CONSUMER STATED CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED FAILURE SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASS SIDE DO NOT BUCKLE. NEITHER DRIVERS NOR PASSENGERS FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL BUCKLE AND STAY FASTENED. SLIGHT MOVEMENT CAUSES SEAT BELTS TO RELEASE. SAFETY HAZARD . RECALL SAYS MITSUBISHI WILL WARRANTY SEAT BELTS FOREVER, BUT PARTS NLA. UPDATED 10/16/18*JB
STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM FUEL INJECTORS. *DSH
Safety Rating for the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI STARION
- 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION (current)
- 1987 MITSUBISHI STARION — 2 complaints
- 1988 MITSUBISHI STARION — 1 complaint
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