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Mitsubishi Precis years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Mitsubishi Precis since 1990, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1990 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
2
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1993

Mitsubishi Precis years to avoid

No model year of the Mitsubishi Precis stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mitsubishi Precis years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mitsubishi Precis complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mitsubishi Precis problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    4
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mitsubishi Precis problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1993-2Acceleration10
1992-1Transmission10
1991-2Transmission10
1990-2Transmission20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Mitsubishi Precis

What years of the Mitsubishi Precis should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mitsubishi Precis has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Precis?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Precis?

Transmission, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (1) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Precis have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 1993. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

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