1985 Mitsubishi Tredia problems
The Mitsubishi Tredia is a subcompact sedan built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 1990. Its name is supposedly derived from Mitsubishi's "Three Diamonds" logo. Alongside the Cordia and Starion, it was one of the first cars imported and sold to America (and Panama) by the company without the involvement of its then partner, the Chrysler Corporation. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
Overview
Designed to fit between the existing Galant and Lancer models to increase the overall lineup of passenger vehicles, the Cordia and Tredia used front-wheel drive and were similar in design to the contemporary Mirage (although larger). They incorporated a MacPherson strut/independent trailing arm suspension, front disc brakes, manual or electrically controlled automatic transmission, and a choice of three engines: a 1.4 L rated at 68 PS (50 kW), a 1.6 L rated at 75 PS (55 kW) and a 115 PS (85 kW) turbocharged 1.6 L, which was the first such engine to be sold in Japan. The 1600 Turbo received alloy wheels, a hood scoop, and a sticker/stripe combo along the flank. It also benefitted from stiffer suspension than its brethren. Some smaller export markets also received a carb-fed 2.0 L rated at 110 PS (81 kW).
The Tredia was usually offered with comparably complete equipment, usually including rear headrests, adjustable steering wheel, and a graphic heat and ventilation indicator (colored arrows showing how the air moves around the cabin). As with the Mirage/Colt on which the Tredia was based, the standard transmission was Mitsubishi's Super Shift with high and low gears, giving eight forward speeds. This was also installed in the Turbo models. Later on, a regular five-speed gearbox replaced the Super Shift in many models, although it continued to be available until the Tredia was discontinued in 1990.
The cars were given a mild facelift in 1983, and four-wheel drive was offered beginning in October 1984. On the Tredia, four-wheel drive was only offered in combination with the 1.8-liter Saturn engine with 105 PS (77 kW) in Japanese market trim. The engine range was overhauled in 1985 to allow the cars to run on unleaded fuel, including the introduction of a 1.8 L engine in both 100 PS (74 kW) naturally aspirated and 135 PS (99 kW) turbocharged form, before production was discontinued in 1990.
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Common 1985 Mitsubishi Tredia problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here are common problems reported by owners of the Mitsubishi Tredia 1985:
- Reliability Concerns: Owners have reported various defects in Mitsubishi vehicles, including failing brakes, malfunctioning clutches, and fuel leaks, leading to recalls and safety issues.
- Handling and Durability: While some models like the 3.5 V6 Magna were praised for their handling, others like the Diamante faced criticism for poor handling and understeering issues, affecting their performance on the road.
- Quality and Design Changes: The redesign of the Colt/Champ/Mirage in 1985 showed noticeable cost-cutting in fit/finish, interior quality, and overall build solidity, indicating a shift in design and manufacturing standards that impacted the driving experience.
These reported problems highlight a range of issues faced by owners of Mitsubishi vehicles from the 1980s, emphasizing concerns related to reliability, safety, and overall driving experience.
1985 Mitsubishi Tredia car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Tredia problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1985 Mitsubishi Tredia vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1985 Mitsubishi Tredia complaints
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1985 Mitsubishi Tredia.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. TT
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