1993 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (58 reports).

2Recalls
73Owner complaints
2Crashes 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.

1993 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 97V063001Apr 18, 199738,948 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 97V073001Apr 18, 199715,405 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Problem areas named in the 73 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts58
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Seats4
Power Train3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Equipment2
Structure2
Visibility1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2006-09-11, Seat Belts
1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, NHTSA RECALL 97V073001 MITSUBISHI RELUCTANTLY PERFORMED RECALL. MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT STILL WOULD NOT WORK. WAS TOLD TO MANUALLY LATCH AND UNLATCH SHOULDER BELT TO ANCHOR (EMERGENCY PROCEDURE). SHOULDER BELT BECAME FRAYED BECAUSE OF RUBBING ON A GUIDE WHILE MANUALLY USING THE SHOULDER BELT. DEALER SAID VEHICLE IS "UNSAFE". REQUESTED REPLACEMENT OF SHOULDER BELT AND OFFERED TO PAY LABOR. MITSUBISHI REFUSED. APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIR IS $300- $400. DEALER PAPERWORK AND MITSUBISHI CORRESPONDENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
2005-05-31, Seat Belts
MOVING SEATBELT WOULD STICK IN CORNER AT BACK OF DOOR WOULD NOT MOVE COMPLETLY TO BACK OF DOOR. COULD OPEN DOOR AND CLOSE AND SEAT BELT WOULD WORK PROPERLY, NOW SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE CORNER OF DOOR AND THERE IS A GRAY CABLE STICKING OUT AND BELT WONT MOVE AT ALL FORWARD OR BACKWARD
2004-08-19, Seat Belts
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CABLE CAME OF IT'S TRACK. THIS RESULTED IN THE SEAT BELT FAILING TO RETRACT. ALSO, THE PLASTIC COATING OVER THE CABLE CAME OFF. THIS OCCURRED AFTER THE DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL RECALL 97V073001 WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB *SC
2004-06-14, Seat Belts
RECALL REPAIRS FOR DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL 97V073001 FAILED, AND THE DEFECT RECURRED. *AK
2004-02-12, Seat Belts
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OFF THE HINGES, CAUSING THE DRIVER NOT TO BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. THE SEAT BELT MOTOR WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *JB

1993 Mitsubishi Mirage questions

Does the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (58), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Seats (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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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