1999 mitsubishi mirage metal beam supporting the engine and transmission corroded, consumer was informed that this could cause a serious injury. *ts
The worst 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
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- Body1
- Electrical1
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Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began on march 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑800‑981‑0452.
Recall number 01V340002 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V311002 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Mitsubishi caribbean had replaced the original factory installed mounting bracket bolts of both driver and passenger air bags with aluminum rivets. After air bag deployment, the rivets can loosen or break, causing partial or total displacement of the air bag modules.
- Risk
- The air bag module could separate from the steering wheel after an air bag activation, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these rivets with original factory bolts.
Recall number 99V334000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data...
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer...
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received...
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
See all 12 bulletins for the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
What 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 mitsubishi mirage check engine light illuminated .***no answer required***. *mr *sc
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Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 2.0 times a typical Mirage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and air bags.
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