MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mitsubishi Mirage

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1988 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:46.598Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Mirage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1994: 62 complaints 1994 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1997: 74 complaints 1998: 43 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 35 complaints 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2014: 44 complaints 2015: 39 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 15 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
1988: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
19873
19888
19896
199034
199138
199215
199373
199462
199570
199628
199774
199843
199957
200035
200131
20025
201444
201539
20161
201715
201810
20195
20201
20211
20222
20243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE DRIVER WENT FORWARD CAR WAS TOTALED . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NLM *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030327

CONSUMER STATED THAT ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021030

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960904

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing air.

FIRE
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19871013 — PE (closed 19880121)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19930623 — EA (closed 19931130)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950801)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19951101 — seat belts

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES A

Campaign 95V103004 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103004 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2001 ● 1990 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.