1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, 5% of the 43 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.
“Consumer noticed fuel leaking. Dealer stated that fuel tank had rusted, and needed to be replaced.*akthe gas tank and the entire fuel line is covered under warranty, but upon inspection since the fuel tank had rusted, Mitsubishi decided the fuel tank would not be repaired under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #8014360, filed 2002-07“The vehicle spontaneously combusted while parked in a garage, the fire inspector found fault with the fuel injection system, the consumer believes the vehicle injection system was poorly designed. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560355, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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