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2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints, typically around 87,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Mirage model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Electrical
9 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
While parked in the driveway consumer made an attempt to start the vehicle. Consumer heard several clicks coming from the engine compartment. After two unsuccessful attempts to start, it started on the third attempt. Before the vehicle could be put in gear consumer saw smoke coming from the engine compartment.…
Odometer, gas, temperature gauges stopped functioning... You don't know how fast you going you don't know how much more gas left in your tank... On jun 8, 2007 I'm on my way home the level on my gas stuck on half I though it's really half full but its not & I ran out of gas about less than a mile away from my home.…
Brakes
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, power assist.
Engine
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
My name is []. And I am requiring about the safer car recall.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Suspension
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: front.
Steering
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar, hydraulic power assist system.
Air bags
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: frontal.
My name is []. And I am requiring about the safer car recall.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Seat belts
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: front.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Engine
Risk: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-888-648-7820.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (9 complaints, typically around 87,500 miles); brakes (5 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 1, 2004 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Mirage?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Mirage model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.