Major Problems with 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage

1999 Mitsubishi Mirage ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 2 Mileage: 90135 miles

1999 Mitsubishi Mirage FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 Mitsubishi Mirage FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints by category

Problems with HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, GASOLINE and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Mirage owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
consumer stated the driver and passenger side door frames are cracked due to defective lower door hinges.*jb ...
9
~ 21538 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
when accelrating the engine misses lacks power and the car is jerky...
7
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
was driving approx. 35-40mph when another vehicle ran the red light. the vehicle was broadsided by the mirage. upon impact
7
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brakes make a high-pitched squeaking sound when i brake. the car requires alot of braking time & distance to stop...
6
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
consumer purchased vehicle one month after the recall regarding the crankshaft pulley bolts was distributed 00v311001. consumer received the recall...
5
~ 7000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission computer feeds a too lean gasoline mixture causing the car to run rough when accelerating when engine is cold....
4
~ 8750 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
unintentional excelleration when applying the brakes at very low speed...
3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while driving on highwaywy suddenly approached a red light applied brakes and the vehicle kept going on a flat surface....
3
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i had a after market accessory added to the car. however when problem occurred i had the accessory disconnected so...
3
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
replacing brake pads every 2 months..constant squeaking on front brakes. *ak...
3
AIR BAGS
while driving at a 30 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. upon impact front air bags...
2
~ 137500 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while pulling in a parking space car speeded up and took off. cosumer's foot was on brake and pushed it
2
STEERING
engine check light has be solved by replacing oxygen sensor (3 times) and catallytic converter (1 time). battery failed for
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
engine stalls without warning and shuts off. the defect is intermittent and does not give a check engine alarm. as...
1
~ 90135 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
braking produces squeaking and rubbing sounds even after rotors were turned & replaced. multiple pad replacements over the course of...
1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
braking produces squeaking and rubbing sounds even after rotors were turned & replaced. multiple pad replacements over the course of...
1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the passenger side door of my 1999 mirage mitsubishi is falling from its bottom hinge. the bottom hinge is cracked...
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1999 mitsubishi mirage passenger side door hinge cracked. opening door drops down and will not close properly. interior light and...
1
~ 37800 miles
SUSPENSION
rear wheels were tilted at the top so the mechanic replaced the struts and springs with used parts. this didn't...
1
~ 65863 miles
TIRES
rear wheels were tilted at the top so the mechanic replaced the struts and springs with used parts. this didn't...
1
~ 65863 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION
rear spring were cut improperly causing the tires to turn inward. dealer notified. *ak...
1
~ 64859 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
purchased 1999 mirage from thompson ford and was not notified that the vehicle was on a recall. automobile was purchased...
1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
hood and hood skeleton have become separated from each other. glue holding the two parts together did not hold. this...
1
~ 54000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
preparing to go on a trip i filled my vehicle with gas. after driving the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes...
1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
the car has major loss of power when accelerating the transmission skips gears when you start going the brakes are
1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
car would shut off at any time/ would shut off when pulling out from a green light or would shut...
1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
braking system malfunctioned causing calipers to break which caused extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. please provide
1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while traveling at 45-50 mph vehicle stalled and caused an out of control vehicle to flip over ar overpass and...
1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
consumer called complaining about front windshield. the lamination in between the window is deteriorating because it started to bulb it
1

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