Complaints
91
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Avg mileage:126,500 mi
#37 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Avg mileage:73,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 38 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 8 | — | — | 126,500 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 7 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,500
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage has 91 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 38 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (38 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (8 complaints, avg 126,500 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (7 complaints, avg 73,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,900 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (seat belt issues) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Mirage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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