1997 Mitsubishi Mirage engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I saw the recall id 00v311001 but I have already paid for the fix of my car because I didn't saw the recall what can I do about the money I paid to a mechanic I sped $700.00 dollars on the repairs I hope you can help me thanks. *tr”
filed Feb 24, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi mirage. While driving at an unknown speed, an unknown instrument panel light illuminated. The engine stalled and the vehicle was towed. A local mechanic stated that it would cost $2,200 to repair the vehicle, however the contact does not know what needs to be…”
filed Jun 7, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L…Campaign 00V311001 · Oct 2, 2000
Related service bulletins
Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all…
TIN-20-55B-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 22, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mirage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mirage | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Mirage | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 Mirage | 13 | 23% |
| 1998 Mirage | 5 | 12% |
| 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 1997 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.