1997 Mitsubishi Mirage engine problems

Filed Feb 24, 2008 · Engine · 94,806 miles · PR

I saw the recall id 00v311001 but I have already paid for the fix of my car because I didn't saw the recall what can I do about the money I paid to a mechanic I sped $700.00 dollars on the repairs I hope you can help me thanks.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Engine · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi mirage. While driving at an unknown speed, an unknown instrument panel light illuminated. The engine stalled and the vehicle was towed. A local mechanic stated that it would cost $2,200 to repair the vehicle, however the contact does not know what needs to be repaired. The # of cylinders, purchase date, and mileage information were unknown.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine · PR

Consumer received recall 00-v-311-001 notice from manufacturer. It had been over 2 months, and no parts were available.

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Engine · PR

Recall 00-v-311-001: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. Consumer has the same problem. Dealer won't honor the recall.*ak the bolt holding cranshaft pulley became loose again. *ts

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Engine · PA

While driving and without warning vehicle completely shutsdown. At times vehicle will not start. Also, problem occurs, no lights illuminates on dash. Cause unknown please give further details.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Engine · OK

After receiving the recall notice one day before the failure, the dealer informed me that the parts would require a 9 day wait. The vehicle engine now operates worse than it ever has before and has cost over 3000 dollars in additional repairs brought on by the failure. Dealer was very belligerent and uncooperative in the recall. I actually had to push my car two blocks to the service center from where it was parked(after part failure).

Filed Apr 18, 2001 · Engine · FL

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a recall oov31101000/ pulley/ crankshaft repairs to be done. Consumer has taken vehicle in three times for the recall repairs, but problem still occurs.

Filed Apr 12, 2001 · Engine · TN

Recall 00-v-311-001 concerning crankshaf/pulley bolt. Consumer taken vehicle into dealer twice already for this recall to be taken care off. But, each time t said that the tools were not in.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Engine · FL

Recall 00 v 311 001; replacement bolt securing crankshaft pulley failed. Dealer will repair vehicle a second time under recall.

Filed Mar 15, 2001 · Engine · GA

Recall 00 v 311 001/crankshaft pulley bolt: vehicle taken for appointment at south lake mitsubishi, morrow, ga; phone# 770/603-6225. Dealer informed consumer that dealership was out of parts. They tightened pulley bolt, and advised consumer not to call them until parts have arrived. Parts arrived, and currently they want to charge consumer for parts. Asking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. *ak recall was complete with no charge to consumer.