1994 Mitsubishi Mirage
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage. Newest first.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Owner complaints
60 complaints21 involved a crash2 involved a fire23 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
The mitsubishi mirage 1994 s 4 doors 1.5L the valves guides damage the intake and exhaust valves. *tr
- Air bags · Service brakes
My husband and I were driving home one night from a friends birthday. At approx. 1:20Am I was driving north in newark pompton turnpike located in wayne, nj 07470. My husband lifted the emergency brake (the reason IS unknown) and the car instantly started spinning on a straight road. Within second…
My husband and I were driving home one night from a friends birthday. At approx. 1:20Am I was driving north in newark pompton turnpike located in wayne, nj 07470. My husband lifted the emergency brake (the reason IS unknown) and the car instantly started spinning on a straight road. Within second the brakes released and sent the front of the vehicle airborne head on into a utility pole resulting in the instant death of my husband because the passenger side airbag did not deploy and my husbands cause of death was multiple force blunt trauma to upper torso I myself was 17 weeks pregnant this accident also led to the result of death to my unborn child. I also was pinned under the dashboard and received multiple bilateral fractures and internal injuries. I was induced to a coma for 1 months before I work up now I deal with many leg problems and titanium rods, screws, and pins in both legs for rest of my life. *tr
- Air bags
Driver lost control after the emergency brake was enabled, car freewheeled and crashed head on into utility pole. Drive crushed up dashboard with severe life threatening injuries in critical condition. Passenger side airbag did not deploy and seatbelt did not retract in result my husband was killed immediately. *tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
20 amp fuse blows without warning while driving and cuts off engine causing the car to die on the road every time. this happened four (4) times in the past three (3) months and has been reported to nhtsa twice already - see list of complaints for mitusbishi mirage 1994, also see vehicle owner…
20 amp fuse blows without warning while driving and cuts off engine causing the car to die on the road every time. this happened four (4) times in the past three (3) months and has been reported to nhtsa twice already - see list of complaints for mitusbishi mirage 1994, also see vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) form attached to each of the previous reports posted on the nhtsa website. The first six (6) incident reports on the same 20 amp fuse problem have been reported to nhtsa - see complaint page. the first reported incident with the fuse occurred on 04/28/97 which was within the emissions warranty term, but mitsubishi ignored it. Other fuse blowing incidents have occurred since the first six incidents were reported to nhtsa. The latest fuse blowing incident was on 08/03/2007 on the 101 fwy near camarillo, ca. The vehicle IS currently with westlake motors, thousand oaks, ca for the never-ending fuse problem. They have been dealing with this problem since 1997. All they do IS change the fuse and say it IS not going to happen and it happens again and again and again presenting mortal danger to driver and car occupants as well as to other drivers on the road. Other reports on the same fuse problems with mitsubishi were found googling the internet. this IS a major defect that has been covered up by the manufacturers and its agents for a very long time. Please investigate and make mitsubishi fix this problem once and for all. The manufacturer has been refusing to change components (ecu, sensors, electrical harness, fuses, etc.) since 1996 or take car back under california lemon law since car owners lacked representation. Please help!! *Jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
(1)THE ignition switch malfunctioned (2)A spring from the switch froze the steering so that only 5 degree of steering in either direction was possible almost leading to a crash (3)THE ignition switch has to be replaced and a new tumbler IS needed. *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
My boyfriend and I were driving down the road, when I had to come to a quick stop. I slammed on my brakes and my airbag enabled, when I was able to see what happened I was 5FT away from the car in front of me. I suffered a burn and bruises under my chin along with bruises on my arm and soreness…
My boyfriend and I were driving down the road, when I had to come to a quick stop. I slammed on my brakes and my airbag enabled, when I was able to see what happened I was 5FT away from the car in front of me. I suffered a burn and bruises under my chin along with bruises on my arm and soreness on my chest. I did not hit anything and there was no impact! I have stopped worse then that before. IS this considered a manufacter defect? *Ak
- Suspension › Rear
When the consumer backed out of a driveway the rear sway bar broke. a mechanic looked at the vehicle and suggested that the consumer not drive it. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket IS leaking at 20,000 miles. Consumer had gasket replaced, and it IS leaking again at 47000 miles. Vehicle IS constantly losing oil. *ak consumer states that the original head gasket failed at 40000 miles, now the replacement IS failing at 65000 miles. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission was going out and jolting for about a year and got worse and worse then now only goes in reverse. *Ak (tiresize: 14)
- Electrical system › Ignition · Unknown or other
When at a stop vehicle will stall, and cut off. engine check light IS constantly on. dealer has been contacted. please provide any further information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When applying accelerator vehicle would hesitate and then jump forward out of gear. currently transmission IS inoperative. vehicle will only go into reverse gear. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While driving 45 mph and applying brakes pedal went to floor, no braking action. Dealer replaced front brake line on passenger's side. Today, while driving 40mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to floor, no braking action. Dealer replaced front brake line on driver side. *Ak
- Air bags
While driving down hwy airbag deployed for unknown reason.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Once the car if turned off and I try to take the key out of the ignition it won't come out. several times I had to leave my key in the ignition over night because I couldn't get it out. several times I have been able to get someone to help me (financee & my father) but it IS really getting to be a big headache. iatance from I called a mitsubishi dealer about the problem.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle experienced an inadvertent air bag deployment while driving at 30 mph, no bump/pot hole, etc. dealer notified and contacted manufacturer who informed consumer that they were willing to pay half on repairs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Lights tend to go out at any given moment stoped several times by local pd. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While vehicle was being driven and without a collision occurring driver's air bag deployed, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine died suddenly w/out warning on 04/28/97 (within emissions warranty period), 05/07/98, 04/09/99, 04/19/99, 06/01/99 and 07/15/99. Three mitsubishi dealers handled car, manufacturer was contacted each time, a written demand was made on 06/29/00 by car owners to manufacturer to fix problem or…
Engine died suddenly w/out warning on 04/28/97 (within emissions warranty period), 05/07/98, 04/09/99, 04/19/99, 06/01/99 and 07/15/99. Three mitsubishi dealers handled car, manufacturer was contacted each time, a written demand was made on 06/29/00 by car owners to manufacturer to fix problem or buy the car back under california lemon laws. Manufacturer and its dealers refuse to fix problem or buy back the car. Car IS very dangerous to drive as engine can die at any time on the road and thus can be a road hazard to other vehicles. Each time the engine died, each dealer replaced a 20 amp efi fuse which had blown and said that car IS safe to drive - each time after that the car engine died suddenly. The fuse has been changed by mitsu dealers 6 times so far. There must be other cars like this with the same problem. Please investigate. Manufacturer must buy back the car - very dangerous - dealers do not want to fully diagnose and repair as it IS very expensive to test all circuits and replace ecu/el. Harnes/sensors,etc. - that's why manufacturer refuses to honor its emissions warranty (first incidence was covered under the emissions warranty). Westlake motors has also engaged in misrepresenting the problem on service reports and was notified by their service manager that this car can no longer be brought to their dealership. No one wants to deal with the problem and we are stuck with a lemon car that can be a significant hazard to driver/passengers and other cars on the road. Please help!!!
- Air bags › Frontal
Ea 99 007/indavertent air bag deployment: while traveling on a gravel road of 20 mph; driver's air bag deployed/ reason unknown? Driver received cuts and bruises on left arm. Dealer notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Seat belts › Front · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
When driving down the highway vehicle stalled or cut off. Consumer had to put oil in and it would start back up. also, front seat belt IS too loose, it touches the ground when getting out of vehicle.*ak brake pads failed. *yh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side seatbelt engages in driver's seat adjustment controls/levers, causing seat to recline while operating vehicle.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Whenever the wa sa change in weather and consumer started vehicle & turned heater on, brake light would come on. Would have to release some pressure from the brake fluid intake to turn light off. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When dealer sold consumerthe vehicle everything looked fine. afterwards, engine rod came off, causing the vehicle to knock. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When dealer sold him the car everything looked fine. the engine rod came off, causing car to knock. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadvertent air bag deployment
Allege that the driver's air bag may deploy from an undercarriage or tire/wheel impact with a curb, bump, dip pothole, etc.
- Oversensitive air bag deployments
Complaints allege that the driver-side air bag deployed without any vehicle impact or from minor undercarriage impact
- Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
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.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 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.
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 6088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 601987This bulletin corrects mfi system circuit diagram for the engine control module (ecm) connector.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 54299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings.
- 52620Mut-ii scan tool warranty.
- 52610Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision.
- 52073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision.
- 50609Addition of new item to troubleshooting chart (worn or damaged valve guides) - service manual revision.
- 50606Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision.
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