Mitsubishi Precis Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mitsubishi Precis (1989–1989) that have at least 5 complaints. 1989 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (1 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Precis model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1989: “Consumer was driving approximately 5mph or less when rear ended by another vehicle at 45mph or more, upon impact, driver's seatback rest broke and driver was ejected from seat into rear of car.”
NHTSA complaint #834483, filed 1999-02Other Mitsubishi models
2,131 complaintsMitsubishi Galant
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1,323 complaintsMitsubishi Lancer
861 complaintsMitsubishi Montero
770 complaintsMitsubishi Mirage
689 complaintsMitsubishi Diamante
502 complaintsMitsubishi Outlander Sport
473 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology