1999 Mitsubishi Mirage engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased 1999 mirage from thompson ford and was not notified that the vehicle was on a recall. Automobile was purchased in november 2000. Subsequently , pulley bolt completely broke and the entire pulley and belt fell out. This was the first incident, exact days unknown, however month and year are…”
filed Jul 20, 2003
“While driving driver suddenly lost all steering. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated problem was related to the crankshaft pulley. *ak”
filed Jul 2, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V340001 · Nov 5, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L…Campaign 00V311001 · Oct 2, 2000
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mirage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mirage | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Mirage | 4 | 11% |
| 1998 Mirage | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 Mirage | 18 | 24% |
| 1996 Mirage | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 Mirage | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 Mirage | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 Mirage | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 Mirage | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 Mirage | 6 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.