1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 23%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, 23% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall 00v311000/crankshaft pulley bolt: recall notice received and contacted marietta Mitsubishi in marietta, georgia; phone # 770/953-4660 for appointment. Dealer informed that consumer was responsible to pay for repairs, and be reimbursed through manufacturer. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #875046, filed 2000-11“While holding brake pedal enigine suddenly accelerated into a pole. This has happened twice. Second time a garage door was hit. Air bags did not deploy in either incident. There was a recall ( 00v311001) for possible loose crank shaft pulley bolt and the dealer reinstalled it.”
NHTSA complaint #878480, filed 2001-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #888964, filed 2001-05“Consumer purchased vehicle one month after the recall regarding the crankshaft pulley bolts was distributed, 00v311001. Consumer received the recall notice almost a year later in august of 2002. In july the bolt broke in half and came out. As a result of the bolt breaking, damage was done to the head gasket. Consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The extended warranty would not cover the repairs. The bolt was not covered. The vehicle had a coolant leak. There was no power. The belt and the pulley were missing.”
NHTSA complaint #567643, filed 2002-09“Vehicle experiencing problem with hesitation during a stop postion. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and informed that nothing can be done. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #865034, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 01V340001Nov 5, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.Covers: Mitsubishi Mirage 1999–2001
- 00V311001Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models…Covers: Mitsubishi Mirage 1997–1999, Montero 1992–1996, Montero Sport 1997–1999
Related service bulletins
- 10180775Sep 22, 2020Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Engine 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 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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