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1989 Mitsubishi PrecisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints53 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis has problems

5 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling11
Seats11
Suspension10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

1989 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

1989 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

Own a 1989 Precis?

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