1993 Mitsubishi Mirage problems & reliability
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 56 | 77% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 10% |
| Seats | 4 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“1993 mitsubishi mirage, nhtsa recall 97v073001 mitsubishi reluctantly performed recall. Motorized shoulder belt still would not work. Was told to manually latch and unlatch shoulder belt to anchor (emergency procedure). Shoulder belt became frayed because of rubbing on a guide while manually using the shoulder belt…”
Seat Belts · filed Sep 11, 2006
“Moving seatbelt would stick in corner at back of door would not move completly to back of door. Could open door and close and seat belt would work properly, now seat belt is stuck in the corner of door and there is a gray cable sticking out and belt wont move at all forward or backward”
Seat Belts · filed May 31, 2005
“The automatic seat belt cable came of it's track. This resulted in the seat belt failing to retract. Also, the plastic coating over the cable came off. This occurred after the driver's side guide rail recall 97v073001 was performed. The dealership has been contacted. *jb *sc”
Seat Belts · filed Aug 19, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA96015 · opened Jun 28, 1996 · closed Jun 12, 1997 · led to recall 97V073001
- AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE96006 · opened Jan 19, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996 · led to recall 97V063001
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage. The 10 most recent:
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2019
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TSB-19-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2019
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2018
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB-13-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2013
Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997
Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc
97090152B003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1997
Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw
TSB9700005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision. *tw
TSB9723007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
TSB9752B002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Addition of new item to troubleshooting chart (worn or damaged valve guides) - service manual revision. *tw
TSB9611012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1996
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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