Tl* the contact owns a 1990 mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically at initial start-up or when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. ## VIN passed ## mitsubishi mirage 1990 ##
The worst 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts19
- Engine7
- Electrical4
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 95V103004 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
Defect investigations
Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96015
Auto shoulder belt failure
There is no summary currently available
PE96006
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95004
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-27 | 26-33 | 25-29 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 |
What 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Ecu failure, then mpi control relay, then distributor cap, coil & rotor, then new distributor.
The only door that will open normally is the drivers side door. Passenger side door will only open from inside, and both passenger rear doors won't open from inside or outside. Consumer feels this is very unsafe if you need to exit quickly in an emergency. Please provide any further infomation. Ts
While driving up a hill gear was on drive, then jumped into reverse, making vehicle roll backward, happened twice.
Engine fire due to possible engine failure. (ohio traffic crash report)
Car also cuts off if the air is on
There is a structural defect within the second engine cylinder--lost compression leading to failure 3 times, 3rd time cylinder cracked. Dealer contacted. *ak
When driving at varies speeds, the vehicle would stall/die out for no reason. Would restart vehicle & it would stall again. Took to dealer. Mechanic gave it a tune up. The stalling still exists after tune up.
Experienced unpredictable complete loss of engine power while driving on the highway.
Both driver's and passenger's side shoulder belts are inoperative due to the automatic shoulder belt not retracting. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
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Questions about the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage, 6.6 times a typical Mirage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Seat belts, with 19 complaints. Next is engine (7).
How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103004. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Mirage have the most seat belts problems?
The Mitsubishi Mirage model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1993 (56 complaints), 1990 (19 complaints) and 1991 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage range from 23 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-27 city and 26-33 highway.
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