NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Mitsubishi Mirage engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 012000

Mirage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine was making a clicking noise. It sounded like timing belt was moving too fast for wheel. Dealer rebuilt engine first time, and it was back to making the same noise. Consumer was asking dealer for an appointment.

- Kansas, MO, USA

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problem #7

Jun 012000

Mirage

  • miles
The car has major loss of power when accelerating, the transmission skips gears when you start going, the brakes are bad after only 7,000 miles

- Williston, VT, USA

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problem #6

Jun 012000

Mirage

  • miles
The car has major loss of power when accelerating, the transmission skips gears when you start going, the brakes are bad after only 7,000 miles

- Williston, VT, USA

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problem #5

Jan 092000

(reported on)

Mirage

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer have a constant problem with engine lag at take off.the manufacturer and dealership will not solve the problem.

- Palmyra, TN, USA

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problem #4

Mar 032000

Mirage

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with hesitation during a stop postion. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and informed that nothing can be done.

- Canton, GA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 271999

Mirage

  • miles
When aproaching a stop sign / stop light, the vehicle will shut off when trying to accelerate. Dealer cannot find the problem.

- Parma, OH, USA

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problem #2

Sep 151999

Mirage

  • miles
When accelrating, the engine misses, lacks power, and the car is jerky

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 271999

(reported on)

Mirage

  • miles
While driving at highway speeds in the middle of traffic, vehicle suddenly stalls, and sometimes will just die. Dealer has been contacted, and told consumer the problem cannot be reproduced.

- Marion, IL, USA

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