1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (19 reports).

1Recalls
33Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Mirage?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103004May 24, 1995658,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts19
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Electrical System4
Visibility2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seats1
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Structure1
Engine1

What owners report

2013-11-18, Engine
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 ##
2003-05-02, Electrical System
ECU FAILURE, THEN MPI CONTROL RELAY, THEN DISTRIBUTOR CAP, COIL & ROTOR, THEN NEW DISTRIBUTOR. *NL
2002-11-18, Structure
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
2001-03-13, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL GEAR WAS ON DRIVE, THEN JUMPED INTO REVERSE, MAKING VEHICLE ROLL BACKWARD, HAPPENED TWICE.*AK
2000-07-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

1990 Mitsubishi Mirage questions

Does the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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