1989 Mitsubishi Precis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1989 Mitsubishi Precis has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

3Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Precis?

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

1989 Mitsubishi Precis recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 95V059Mar 22, 19951,906 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 94V103001Oct 4, 199423,935 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Recall 91V225Dec 31, 1991895,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Mitsubishi Precis problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Suspension1
Visibility1
Seats1

What owners report

1999-02-04, Seats
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MPH OR LESS WHEN REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45MPH OR MORE, UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK REST BROKE AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM SEAT INTO REAR OF CAR. *AK *ML
1996-03-13, Visibility
TRIED TO GET RECALL REMEDIED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT DID NOT EXIST AND THEY WILL NOT SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR HIM EVEN THOUGH HE HAS A LETTER. *AK
1995-11-29, Suspension
PURCHASE CAR NEW THE FRONT END WAS REALIGNED TEN TIMES,ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED TWO TIMES. TT
1995-08-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IT WAS REED SWITCH . TT
1995-03-02, Electrical System
ALTERNATOR FAILED, ALSO VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OR NOT START.

1989 Mitsubishi Precis questions

Does the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Mitsubishi Precis 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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