MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mitsubishi Mirage

● Typical for this model
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:13.327Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Mirage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 73 complaints 1994: 60 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 74 complaints 1998: 43 complaints 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 35 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2014: 44 complaints 2015: 39 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 15 complaints 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
1990: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
19873
19888
19896
199033
199138
199215
199373
199460
199570
199628
199774
199843
199957
200035
200131
20025
201444
201539
20161
201715
201810
20195
20201
20211
20222
20243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 27%

27% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER AND PASSENGERS UPRIGHT IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING SEVERE INJURIES. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000731

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960628)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 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 ● 2000 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.