Mitsubishi / Mirage / 1997
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 17.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 17.1%.
Complaints105
Crashes18
Fires1
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 17.1% · 18
Engine and engine cooling 17.1% · 18
Air bags 14.3% · 15
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.6% · 9
Vehicle speed control 6.7% · 7
Suspension 6.7% · 7
Seat belts 6.7% · 7
Tires 5.7% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 94,806 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Engine and engine cooling
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 *nlm Engine and engine cooling
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. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 94,806 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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