1995 Mitsubishi Mirage
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 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
70 complaints36 involved a crash1 involved a fire27 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The roof IS rusty
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
- Air bags
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi mirage. the contact was involved in a crash with another vehicle. his vehicle was completely destroyed. the air bags failed to deploy; however, the air bag light indicated that they were activated. the contact has a copy of the police report. he has not notified the manufacturer. the speed and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 123,468.
- Air bags › Frontal
Front end collision, air bags did not deploy. *nm
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
1. rear-end collision. there were no visual or mechanical defects observed before or after the accident. when vehicle was struck from behind. While stopped, the seat sounded as though it zipped through the gears in the chair and the backrest at the same time, leaving the backrest locked in…
1. rear-end collision. there were no visual or mechanical defects observed before or after the accident. when vehicle was struck from behind. While stopped, the seat sounded as though it zipped through the gears in the chair and the backrest at the same time, leaving the backrest locked in the recline position. I was thrown backward and the seat belt extended all the way out and wrapped around my right leg just above the kneecap injuring my back and neck. I feel that I should not have been injured had the seat not failed. *jb
- Air bags
While driving about 30-35 mph the vehicle rear ended another vehicle yet the air bags did not deploy. the consumer was not injured. *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving, vehicle lost oil, dealer replaced leaking cylinder head gasket. on another occasion, vehicle lost all power, suddenly shutting off. dealer replaced distributor to correct condition. *Ak *tt
- Vehicle speed control
Failure to start and/or maintain idle in wet weather. auto lurches, sputters. accc mechanic could not diagnose.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
I was driving on the interstate at 70mph when I heard a loud noise under the hood. within seconds the red paint turned black in the hood's center. as I attempted to get to the shoulder, small debris was falling from my car. pillars of dark black smoke obstructed my view. I was able to negotiate…
I was driving on the interstate at 70mph when I heard a loud noise under the hood. within seconds the red paint turned black in the hood's center. as I attempted to get to the shoulder, small debris was falling from my car. pillars of dark black smoke obstructed my view. I was able to negotiate the traffic and get off the freeway. I immediately turned off the vehicle and ran to a safe distance. within a minutes the interior was fully engulfed in flames. when the fire department arrived the car was a total loss. see pictures at www.studentsavior.com/carpics.htm. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The screw holding the bulb ground had loosened. it lead to a premature bult failure. after tightening and bulb replacement, it IS fine.*ak
- Air bags · Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street and veered into another vehicle, and hit vehicle. she was leaning forward and her head hit windshield.upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. dealership was aware of problem.*ak *slc
- Air bags
While driving at 35 TO45 mph, another driver pulled in front of consumer, consumer hit other driver's rear door and tire, and none of consumers frontal airbags deployed.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Structure › Body › Door
Wheel bearings on all 4 wheels have been replaced since purchase of vehicle, dealer stated he had never seen that before. *Ak right rear wheel bearing has failed 4 times, all other bearings have failed 1 time. passenger door switch failed. *slc
- Air bags › Frontal
While driveing 45-50 mph had front crash, neither airbag deployed. Vehicle totalled, damage $ 5450. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
No deployment of air bags during collision in which vehicle hit an embankment, became airborne and flipped end to end at least 4 times, driver sustained injuries to head, neck and back. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Fan belt slips, dealer fix and it still slips- read in newspaper where this IS a commom problem for this year and make due to improperly tighten crank shaft pully. wanted to add my input to this problem as it said that there could be a possible recall for this. also, engine has a tendence to surge as you are driving at highway speeds.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer had transmission tested & it came up on the diagnostic reading that vehicle doesn't take 3RD & 4TH gear. from reverse to drive vehicle will skip & fall into neutral. dealer couldn't figure out what was wrong.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in a collision in which vehicle hit an embankment and also became airborne. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. please give any further details.*ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioning doesn't work. mechanic at dealership told consumer that compressor clip broke, and air conditioner blows out hot air. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Head-on collision during which airbags failed to deploy, allowing drivers head to hit windshield. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While stopping on washington blvd consumer was struck from the rear. back end of vehicle and back seat hit steering wheel, and consumer sustained serious face and chest injuries. also, air bags failed to deploy. consumer indicated if airbags would have deployed, the injuries would not have been so severe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch will be an expensive repair, other complaints were made on this site. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Was in an accident, hit front, and air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
During two vehicle accidents vehicle experienced no deployment of both air bags. mjs
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in 50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
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.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 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.
- 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.
- 43084Unknown
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