1992 Mitsubishi Mirage
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Owner complaints
15 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
We are having a problem with the drivers side automatic safety harness. it was not working when we bought the vehicle used about a year ago. I checked on the web and found the following recall: 97v063001 that IS listed as a recall for what looks like our problem. I called a local dealer and they…
We are having a problem with the drivers side automatic safety harness. it was not working when we bought the vehicle used about a year ago. I checked on the web and found the following recall: 97v063001 that IS listed as a recall for what looks like our problem. I called a local dealer and they did not find any recall on our car, a 1992 mitsubishi mirage LS, vin number: [xxx] . the referenced number above looks like a recall to me. I went and tested the switch myself and found the switch did not work electrically. when I unplugged the switch and manually shorted the connectors the safety harness will go back and forth. this tells me that the problem listed IS the correct problem. we need this fixed and I feel it IS a manufacturers defect with a recall not noted by the local dealer. how do I get it fixed by the manufacturer? *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Exterior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Seat belts
Both front seatbelts intermittently lock up too tightly upon entry into vehicle. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Without any indication of oil leakage engine locked
- Suspension › Multiple axle
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
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Motorized shoulder harness disengages if door IS opened while driving.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt fails to retract.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver side seat belt retractor sometimes tightens up and wouldn't release . Please describe . *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Ea96-015 active, shoulder belt failure, intermittently will over retract and belt will twist into the track, also partially retracts. *ak
- Seat belts
Driver's side motorized shoulder harness failed on 3 different occassions to move upward and restrain driver. *Sd
- Seat belts
Passengers passive restraint will cease to engage midway. Please describe details. *Ak
- Seat belts
Experience intermittent failure, when motorized shoulder harness won't disconnect on driver/pass. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
- Auto shoulder belt failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 54299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings.
- 52620Mut-ii scan tool warranty.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
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