1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 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
28 complaints11 involved a crash1 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling · Equipment · Power train · Visibility · Visibility › Windshield · Wheels
I've had problems with the car from day one. it has always used oil, having to add more oil all the time even though I due an oil change on regular basis. this has caused me to run low on oil, and the oil does not come on until as the mechanics say "its bone dry". the air condition belt…
I've had problems with the car from day one. it has always used oil, having to add more oil all the time even though I due an oil change on regular basis. this has caused me to run low on oil, and the oil does not come on until as the mechanics say "its bone dry". the air condition belt squeaked from day one, then just quit working. the water pump has now went out twice!!! The first time the thermostat also was not working, which caused me to have a major mechanical bill...no warning while out of state!!! the windshield has always fogged up no matter what you do to eliminate it, which has caused me near collisions numerous times. the windows soon became off track for no apparent reason and now leak water. ball joints have been replaced. This car basically was a lemon. I purchased this car brand new, my first new car and my last from mitsubishi.
- Air bags › Frontal
The air bags did not deploy during an accident. Yh
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collison in which the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. as a result the driver sustained injuries to neck and back. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. *ak *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When brakes were applied they went to floor. brake master cylinder repaired. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
1996, mitsubishi lancer; while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. mitsubishi cannot determine the cause. *Ak
- Seats
Driver's seat has come apart from the rest of vehicle possibly due to a bolt or metal stress. Please provide further information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
The srs air bag light has illuminated on the dash console information center and has not gone back off, it has been on for at least 2 weeks. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While the vehicle was sitting still at a stop light it was hit from the rear, and the passenger's and driver's air bags did not deploy. There was one injury. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. an insurance claim was filed. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving at 30mph the hood flew open and smashed the windshield. Dealer says the latch broke. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While traveling at 30 mph the hood opend and smashed into the windshield. upon investigation, the owner found the frame that the hood latch IS bolted to had cracked at the right bolt and was hanging down. a secondary latch assembly that should have prevented the failure failed itself.
- Seat belts
The vehicle's seat belts don't lock, and the straps frequently become twisted. the straps also don't retract properly. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Driving the vehicle and the brakes lock up. This has happened several times, and the dealer changed the master cylinder but the vehicle still has the same problem. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle was involved in an accident at 55mph, and there was no deployment of driver's or passeger's side airbags. Vehicle also flipped and driver's side seat belt broke. The cause has not been determined. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When the vehicle IS put into gear, the vehicle starts humping, (like a manual trans.) then cuts off just when IS on parking lot or on street driven about 25 mph. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bags: was driving approximately 30mph , slowed down to come to a stop. Traffic ahead had stopped and vehicle didn't slow down in time enough to stop. Ran into the back of vehicle ahead, and neither air bag deployed. *ak
- Air bags
While driving vehicle, the air bag light would come on & stay; took to dealer 8 different times to be repaired; could not find or fix problem; did replace air bag & faulty control unit but problem still exist.
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in a rearend collision traveling about 25 mph, impact 12:00 and the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries to the driver. *ak
- Suspension › Front
While driving at any speed, the vehicle pulls to the right. cause unknwon, will provide repair order. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, 12:00 position, speed 35mph, dual air bags did not deploy. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut · Wheels
While driving vehicle pulled to left and after a few seconds wheels locked up/wheel disconnected from axle/strut broke off, just hung there diconnected. Lemon law said it IS not covered, dealer IS having someone come to look at car. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Failure on the driver's and passenger's side air bags, consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving, the vehicle engine caught fire. please describe.
- Structure › Body › Door
During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side doors opened. please describe.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Owners' manual indicates otherwise, but can start vehicle in gear without pushing clutch in. *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.
- 10180775Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all Dealer Service Personnel of the correct procedures when submitting warranty claims of this distinction.
- 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.
- 10002357Obd-ii drive cycle.
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 6088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 614011This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles.
- 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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