1986 Mitsubishi Starion
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Mitsubishi Starion. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Mitsubishi Starion. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 1986 mitsubishi starion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 95v103004 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 1986 mitsubishi starion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 95v103004 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (toms river mitsubishi, 254 rt 37 east, toms river, nj 08753, (732) 575-1200) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *Tt consumer stated contact has experienced failure seat belts on driver and pass side do not buckle. Neither drivers nor passengers front seat belts will buckle and stay fastened. Slight movement causes seat belts to release. Safety hazard . Recall says mitsubishi will warranty seat belts forever, but parts nla. Updated 10/16/18*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Strong smell of gas in passenger compartment from fuel injectors. *Dsh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle 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.
- 52633Valve lash adjuster procedures - service manual revision.
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