Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

1991 Mitsubishi Mirage

● Typical for this model

1991 Mitsubishi Mirage
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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: 38
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Seat belts

Complaints per year

1991: 38 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	0
1986	1
1987	3
1988	8
1989	6
1990	34
1991	38
1992	15
1993	73
1994	62
1995	70
1996	28
1997	74
1998	43
1999	57
2000	35
2001	31
2002	5
2014	44
2015	39
2016	1
2017	15
2018	10
2019	5
2020	1
2021	2
2022	2
2024	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

37% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

26% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing module and interior/under dash.

FIRE

Show complaint excerpts

While driving, the consumer smelled plastic/rubber burning and suddenly vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The consumer pulled over and called the fire department. The local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-21

Service brakes

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Power train

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and constant velocity joint.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

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1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
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1995-11-01Seat belts95V103004 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…

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…

Check if this car was fixed →
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1996-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Auto shoulder belt failure
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1996-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 1997-06-12 Automatic shoulder belt failure

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Seat belts: 14 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage?: The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.