1992 Mitsubishi Mirage

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1992 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:42.869Z

Only 15 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 15 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, 1992 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 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
1992: 15 complaints
View as data table
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

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

PASSENGERS PASSIVE RESTRAINT WILL CEASE TO ENGAGE MIDWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960509

EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, WHEN MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS WON'T DISCONNECT ON DRIVER/PASS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951204

SEAT BELTS

3 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

SUSPENSION

1 of 15 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960628)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

R 19970801 — latches/locks/linkages

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

Campaign 97V063001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V063001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2001 ● 1990 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage?

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

How many recalls does the 1992 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.