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1989 Mitsubishi SigmaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train10

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

1 recall

1989 Mitsubishi Sigma 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 658,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 Sigma 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 Sigma median. How we score

'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95004 · closed Aug 1, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Sigma owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE 1ST TIME; HAD MECHANIC FIX PROBLEM; PROBLEM REAPPEARED GOING OFF EXIT RAMP 25MPH. AT TRANSMISSION SHOP, COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM.
Complaint 813804 · Jul 3, 1997

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