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.
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 74 complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Vehicle stalls on startup and at highway speed. Engine cuts out and then starts backup
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause.
Vehicle experiencing on going problem with engine stalling from cold started and from a stop postion; dealer/mfr's was not contacted at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details:
Vehicle stalls when started up. Vehicle is at the dealership for repairs. Manufacturer has been notified.
Bad throttle body connection caused vehicle to stall when clutch depressed resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. Nlm
Problem #1) immediately following the purchase of the car, I became aware that there was a problem. The car stalls when the clutch is depressed. It will occur a dozen times throughout the day and then not happen for another 6-8 months. It happened for the first time approximately 6 months after the purchase. I reported it to colonial auto center and nothing was found wrong. It happened again in january 1998 while my husband was driving. Again, I brought the car back and nothing was found. It happened in the summer of 1998, and again in april of 1999. Problem #2) on the morning of april 25, 1999, I went to start my car and go to work. The horn was stuck on! The only way I could stop the problem was to pull the fuse. The dealer said the horn button was pushed in, even though when I got home the day before, the horn was not blowing. They would have to repalce the entire air-bag system for $656.23.
Overhead dome light and SRS light come on. Gas guage fails to work properly, not showing correct amount of fuel. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly carbon build up causes vehicle to stall. Speedometer shows different speed than actually doing; wheels vibrates; was told tires cupping.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc
- Vehicle stalling on cold start-up
- Several cases have been reported of a rattling noise from around the main muffler during driving
- Code no
- Service manual revision on crankshaft pulley bolt torque
- Addition of new item to troubleshooting chart (worn or damaged valve guides) - service manual revision
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. 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 00V311001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
8 of 74 owner complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage (11%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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