Worst 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belt Issues
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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1990 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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