Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 Mitsubishi Mirage

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 105 owner complaints on file.

Mitsubishi Mirage, 1997–2002 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2002 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V311001

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
210,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-10-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal10—
Engine and engine cooling: engine9—
Power train: automatic transmission9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Power train: manual transmission5—
Suspension: front5—
Vehicle speed control5—
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Tires4—
Air bags3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Engine and engine cooling294,806 mi
Seat belts2100,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat1180,000 mi
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment130,831 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm160,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal130,831 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Mitsubishi Mirage recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.