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1988 Mitsubishi PrecisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility21
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1988 Mitsubishi Precis recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 95V-059 · Mar 22, 1995 · 1,906 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 94V-103 · Oct 4, 1994 · 23,935 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 91V-225 · Dec 31, 1991 · 895,000 vehicles

Risk. THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other Precis year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Precis median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HEATER CORE FAILUREPE94003 · closed Jun 10, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-103

Own a 1988 Precis?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.