1988 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage.

19871989
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Fires:2
#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Air:Supply
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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1988 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (5 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage include 1 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Mirage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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