1992 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Latches / locks
What's wrong, in plain English: Doors, hood or trunk may open unexpectedly. EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
What could happen: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1992 MIRAGE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 97V063001.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 1, 1997. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (8), Engine (3), Latches / locks (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/23/2005 · Latches / locks
WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SAFETY HARNESS. IT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I CHECKED ON THE WEB AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECALL: 97V063001 THAT IS LISTED AS A RECALL FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE OUR PROBLEM. I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANY RECALL ON OUR CAR, A 1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAG…
08/26/2003 · Engine
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, FORCING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. IT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
04/23/2001 · Brakes
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES , AND WARNING LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON. SHE HAD TO VEER OFF ONTO SHOULDERS OF ROAD. BRAKES WERE GONE.*AK
04/19/2001 · Seat belts
BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP TOO TIGHTLY UPON ENTRY INTO VEHICLE. *AK
01/10/2001 · Electrical system
WHEN DRIVING 10-15MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THAT COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
09/07/2000 · Engine
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF OIL LEAKAGE ENGINE LOCKED
09/07/2000 · Engine
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF OIL LEAKAGE ENGINE LOCKED
04/21/1999 · Suspension
SUPPORT BEAM 0N DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE JUST BROKE OFF AND COLLAPSED ON ITS OWN. DEALER SAID IT NEEDS TO BE REWELDED. *AK