1992 Mitsubishi Mirage: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 1997

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Mirage years (#16 of 17 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

Common problems Recalls Specs Other years FAQ

Common problems

Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 15 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Seat Belts8 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint

Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)1 complaint

Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)1 complaint

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)1 complaint

“While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle stalled, forcing consumer to pull off the road. Towed vehicle to an independent repair shop. It could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2003

“Consumer was traveling approximately 45mph on highway when she applied brakes , and warning light didn't come on. She had to veer off onto shoulders of road. Brakes were gone.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2001

“When driving 10-15mph and upon approaching a stop light vehicle cut off with no warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed that computer malfunctioned, which could have been the cause of problem. Please provide any further details.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2001

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“Ea96-015 active, shoulder belt failure, intermittently will over retract and belt will twist into the track, also partially retracts. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 1992

“Support beam 0n driver's side of the vehicle just broke off and collapsed on its own. Dealer said it needs to be rewelded. *ak”Owner report · Suspension

“There are bad gas fumes in car like exhaust consumer and passenger get bad head aches send car to dealer about three time can't find the problem . Tt”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline

Recalls - 1 campaign

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH97V063001 · Apr 1997

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Body stylesSedan/Saloon

How other years compare

199033 complaints · 1 recalls 199138 complaints · 1 recalls 1992 (this page)15 complaints · 1 recalls 199373 complaints · 3 recalls 199460 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most complained-about area is seat belts.

Does the 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.