1997 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a range of cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1978 until 2003 and again since 2012. The hatchback models produced between 1978 and 2003 were classified as subcompact cars, while the sedan and station wagon models, marketed prominently as the Mitsubishi Lancer, were the compact offerings. The liftback introduced in 1988 complemented the sedan as an additional compact offering, and the coupé of 1991 fitted in with the subcompact range. The current Mirage model is a subcompact hatchback and sedan and it replaces the Mitsubishi Colt sold between 2002 and 2012.
Nameplate history
The Mirage has a complicated marketing history, with a varied and much convoluted naming convention that differed substantially depending on the market. Mitsubishi used the Mirage name for all five generations in Japan, with all but the first series badged as such in the United States. However, other markets often utilized the name Mitsubishi Colt and sedan variants of the Mirage have been widely sold as the Mitsubishi Lancer—including in Japan where the two retailed alongside one another. In Japan, the Mirage was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
In the United States and Canada, the first four generations were sold through a venture with Chrysler as the Dodge Colt and the similar Plymouth-badged Champ and Colt. Later, the venture brought the Eagle Vista and Summit branded models which sold alongside the aforementioned. Confusingly, Chrysler has also offered an unrelated Dodge Lancer at various stages between the 1950s and 1980s. However, when DaimlerChrysler briefly controlled Mitsubishi through the DaimlerChrysler-Mitsubishi alliance from 2000 through to 2004, the license to the "Lancer" name was relinquished to Mitsubishi for usage in North America. Thus, after the fifth and final generation Mirage, replacement models in North America have adopted the new name.
Mitsubishi introduced replacements for the fifth series of Mirage, starting in 2000 with a new generation of Lancer—now larger, having moved up to the compact segment. Then in 2002, a subcompact five-door hatchback badged Colt globally became available. By 2003, the Mirage and its derivatives had been completely phased out of mainstream Japanese production. For the 2002-era Colt's replacement in 2012, Mitsubishi decided to resurrect the Mirage name internationally for a new sixth generation model.
With the rising popularity of boxy subcompact SUVs in Japan, the Mirage nameplate was used on a domestic market-only model called the Mirage Dingo, from 1999. The Dingo was facelifted in 2001 and canceled in 2003. However, New Zealand sold a very different Mirage from 2002—a rebadged Dutch-manufactured Mitsubishi Space Star labeled Mirage Space Star. This vehicle was not very popular and was discontinued in 2003.
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Common 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Mitsubishi Mirage 1997, several common problems have been reported:
- Premature Brake Wear:
- Premature brake wear is a significant problem with the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, as reported by owners. This issue can manifest as brakes wearing out faster than expected, potentially leading to reduced braking performance, increased stopping distances, and safety concerns. Premature brake wear can result in the need for more frequent brake pad and rotor replacements, leading to higher maintenance costs for owners of the Mitsubishi Mirage 1997.
- Clutch Worn Out Quickly:
- Owners have reported that the clutch in the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage wears out quickly, as indicated by complaints. A worn-out clutch can lead to difficulties in shifting gears smoothly, slipping or grabbing of the clutch, and ultimately affecting the drivability of the vehicle. This problem can result in the need for clutch replacement, which can be a costly repair for owners of the Mitsubishi Mirage 1997.
- Faulty Hinges, Door Needs To Be Replaced:
- Complaints have highlighted issues with faulty hinges and the need for door replacement in the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. Faulty hinges can lead to door alignment problems, difficulty in opening or closing doors, and potential safety hazards if doors do not function properly. Owners facing this problem may need to replace the affected door, incurring additional expenses and inconvenience associated with addressing this issue.
These common problems reported by owners of the Mitsubishi Mirage 1997 highlight key areas of concern that can impact the reliability, performance, and safety of the vehicle. Addressing these issues promptly through appropriate repairs and maintenance is essential to ensure the continued functionality and longevity of the Mitsubishi Mirage 1997.
What is the common problem of Mitsubishi Mirage?
Common Issues With the Mitsubishi Mirage
No start to the failed distributor. Front brake wear troubles. Airbags that do not deploy as expected. Shifting issues with the manual transmission.
What is the weakness of Mitsubishi Mirage?
However, the weak, vibrating, and incredibly noisy three-cylinder engine provides sluggish acceleration, handling is clumsy, and the cabin is depressingly low-rent. Further lowering its standing is its poor score in the IIHS small-overlap crash test. The Mirage began as a small car with a jumpy, uncomfortable ride.
Is the Mitsubishi Mirage a reliable car?
According to repairpal.com, the Mitsubishi Mirage scores 4. ⁄10. This number places it 7th out of 21 compact vehicles. Although the Mitsubishi Mirage has some years that struggle, it's generally dependable and offers excellent value for the price.
What engine is in a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The DE coupe and sedan are the base models. They are outfitted with a 1.5-liter, single-overhead cam, four-cylinder engine rated at 92 horsepower. The LS coupe and sedan come with an overhead-cam, 1.8-liter engine that makes 113 horsepower.
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Mirage problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
The NHTSA has received 88 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-09
- VIN: JA3AY26A2VU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CLIPS THAT SECURES THE FLOOR-MATS TO THE FLOORBOARD HAS FRACTURED. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE FLOOR-MAT TO SHIFT UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,831 THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 01/20/10 *BF UPDATED 01/22/10.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-06
- VIN: JA3AY21A2VU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-01
- VIN: JA3AY26A9VU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
CHILD SEAT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-10
- VIN: JA3AY26A7VU
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN MAKING A TURN ITHE SAFETY SEAT WILL FLIP OVER. SHE HAS TO HOLD THE SAFETY SEAT WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REACH THE SEAT. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT MUST POSITION THE SEAT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE SO THAT SHE MAY PREVENT THE SEAT FROM FLIPPING OVER. SINCE THE CHILD WEAS ONLY 1 MONTH OLD THE CHILD COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THE FRONT SEAT. EDDIE BAUER COMFORT #22630LKM. NEEDED TO REGISTER CAR SEAT-702-807-9025. UPDATED *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-17
- VIN: JA3AY11AXVU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM RUSTED THROUGH ON THE CONSUMER'S 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE.*MR *NM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-06
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DUNLOP SP 20 TIRES SIZE 185/65-14. ONE TIRE SEPERATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. IN ADDITION OTHER 3 TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE WELL ON WAY TO SEPERATION. HAD TO PURCHASE 4 TIRES. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-15
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00-V-311-001 NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER. IT HAD BEEN OVER 2 MONTHS, AND NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-22
- VIN: JA3AY26A7UV
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE HIT A DRAIN IN THE YARD AT 5 MPH AND BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER CAN'T FIND REASON FOR PROBLEM. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK MECHANIC WROTE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO MAKE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. *PH *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-05
- VIN: JA3AY11A9VU
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1A3AY36CCVU
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RACHET FAILED WHICH RESULTS IN THE BELT BEING LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-29
- VIN: JACAY11A1VU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES' THERE WAS BURNING AND SMOKING COMING FROM THE BRAKES. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-16
- VIN: JA3AY26AOVU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY. DT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE PULLEY BELT CAME OFF AND PARTS OF THE ENGINE FELL OFF. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA3AY11A2V0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.*AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-15
- VIN: JA3AY26A6VU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: EVERY TIME IT RAINS, I MUST USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THEY FAIL TO WORK AT ALL SOMETIMES--ABOUT 50% OF THE ATTEMPTS, AND DO NOT WORK WELL ENOUGH THE OTHER 50% OF THE TIME. I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT I CAN STOP THE CAR, LEAVING THE CAR ON, AND 'EXERCISE' THE WIPERS TO GET THEM TO WORK BETTER. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL WITH PINPOINTING THE PROBLEM. THE WIPERS HAPPENED TO HAVE BEGUN WORKING, AS IS THE COMMOM OCCURRENCE; SO THAT WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR THEM. IT IS EXTREMELY FIGHTENING TO BE DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE AND HAVE THE WIPERS STOP WORKING! THAT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIME--INCLUDING ON TRIPS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS WILLING TO TRY A $90.00 SWITCH AND IF THAT DID NOT WORK , THEY WOULD HAVE REPLACED THE MOTOR FOR OVER $300.00 MORE. THEY REFUSED TO GUARANTEE LOCATING AND FIXING THE PROBLEM FOR THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY--PLUS LABOR, OF COURSE. SO, THE PROBLEM JUST REMAINS. I HAVE ESTIMATED THE DATE THAT THE PROBLEM FIRST BEGAN BECAUSE I HAD BEEN DEALING WITH IT SINCE THE BEGINNING OF HAVING THIS CAR. THAT DATE IS AN ESTIMATED TIME OF WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. AS WELL, THE NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES IS AN ESTIMATE. I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS OCCURRED. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME I USE THE WIPER SYSTEM. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF OTHERS HAD REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH WIPER SYSTEMS OF MITSUBISHI MIRAGES; I RECEIVED NO ANSWER. I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE HELP IN FINDING SOMEONE WHO CAN REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I WONDER IF THE DEALERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO REPAIR A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS. WOULD A WIPER SYSTEM FAILURE PROBLEM BE CONSIDERED A SERIOUS PROBLEM? I HOPE SO SINCE BEING ABLE TO SEE IS VITAL TO THE DRIVING SITUATION. I KNOW THAT WHENEVER THE WIPERS STOP, I HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN THE PROCESS OF IT AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT I CAN NO LONGER SEE THE ROAD AT ALL. IF YOUR DEPARTMENT CAN HELP ME, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME. THANK YOU FOR HEARING MY ISSUE.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-28
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA3AY26A8VU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE $ 4500.00. *AK *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-25
- VIN: JA3AY11A4VU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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).*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-08
- VIN: JA3AY26A8VU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-01
- VIN: N/A
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.*AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-01
- VIN: N/A
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHEELS: HUB HAS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER .*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-23
- VIN: JA3AY26A8VU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RECALL 00 V 311 001; REPLACEMENT BOLT SECURING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILED. DEALER WILL REPAIR VEHICLE A SECOND TIME UNDER RECALL.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-22
- VIN: JA3AY26A0VU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK RECALL WAS COMPLETE WITH NO CHARGE TO CONSUMER. *SLC
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-20
- VIN: JA3AY26A8VU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING. NLM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-20
- VIN: JA3AY26A8VU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW CRANK COMES OFF WHEN OPERATED. NLM
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage car reviews
Positive 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage car reviews
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I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with a program car that I purchased a few years ago. While it was very affordable and ran great for my daily needs, I did find it uncomfortable on long trips. Unfortunately, after about 4 years of use, I started to notice some wear and tear such as the cupholder breaking and the carpeting on the passenger side coming up. In October 02, I brought the car in for a recall part check and it received a clean bill of health. However, the very next week, the engine fell apart due to loss of the main pulley (the recall part). Initially, the dealer wanted to charge me over $800 to fix the car because it had been inspected and declared okay. However, after I expressed my concerns and threatened legal action, they fixed the car at no charge and were very courteous throughout the process. While I did love the car, I have since found that there are better-quality affordable cars in the same class and I have decided not to purchase another Mitsu.
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This car is awesome! With just a few modifications, it handles like the Lancer. The fuel economy is great, and because the car is so light, it accelerates really well for its power. Overall, it's an awesome car!
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Reliable given preventive maintenance. Many highway miles in comfort with good gas mileage. Handles well in all areas, including mountains. It can be a bit sluggish on acceleration when the A/C is on. Overall, I would definitely consider buying another one.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my 97 Mirage, which I recently replaced with a 2002 Camry V6. I have to say, the Mirage was a great car for me! I never had any major issues, except for having to replace the brakes once (due to a frozen rotor), and I had good success with it overall. The car steered and handled very well, and while I did have to replace the seats every 30K (I'm over 300#), they were always replaced for me. I loved how easy the transmission was to drive, and the acceleration was actually the best in its class in '97! The long trip comfort was also amazing, and I found it even more comfortable than my Camry, although it was a bit louder and harder to handle. Thanks for letting me share!
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Your car sounds amazing! It's great to hear that everything, including the air conditioner, has been working perfectly for over 8 years without any issues. If I could find a used one, I would definitely consider buying it.
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Travis Dickinson 2024-01-08
I've owned this car for 2.5 years and put 26.5K miles on it. It's a fun car to drive and has great go-up-and-go response from the engine. The manual shifter can be a bit stiff when cold, but the clutch is light. However, it doesn't brake well on wet or icy roads and tends to spin the front wheels if you accelerate too much from a standstill. The seats are uncomfortable and the cabin doesn't ventilate well, resulting in being too hot in the summer and fogging the windows in the winter. Unfortunately, I had to replace the distributor, which cost over USD900! On the bright side, I've never had any other mechanical issues and get 41+MPG on the highway and 38MPG in the city. I would highly recommend this car to young, cost-conscious drivers who want a fun and affordable ride.