1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving at varies speeds, the vehicle would stall/die out for no reason. Would restart vehicle & it would stall again. Took to dealer. Mechanic gave it a tune up. The stalling still exists after tune up.”
NHTSA complaint #818915, filed 1997-10“There is a structural defect within the second engine cylinder--lost compression leading to failure 3 times, 3rd time cylinder cracked. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830443, filed 1998-11“Electronic control module (ECM) replaced due to vehicle stalling. Consumer also complains of not having a warning indicator to notify driver of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #523759, filed 1997-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 23% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 6 | 18% |
| 1989 | 3 | 50% |
| 1988 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
19 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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