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2002 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 11, 200909E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E025000
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| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 33 |
| Structure | 2 | 17 |
| Air bags | 2 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 17 |
| Power train | 1 | 8 |
| Tires | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“Cranskhaft bolt sheared off while driving at highway speeds causing loss of power steering on icy roads. The incident also caused damage to the crankshaft sensor, harmonic balancer, and timing belt.”
- Structure
“4 years old, 24k miles, never in an accident. The door light came on. Driver side door misaligned. There was half an inch space between the bottom of the door and the body frame. It got more difficult to open every day.”
- Air bags
“No air bags deployed after accident even after vehicle flipped over. *nm”
Other Mitsubishi Mirage model years
- 20021 recall5 complaints
- 20012 recalls31 complaints
- 20002 recalls35 complaints
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2002 Mitsubishi Mirage recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most recent, 09E025000 (reported May 11, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 3 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.