This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
On numerous occasions while slowing down from a high speed (for example- paying a toll on a highway) the engine cuts out and all power is lost including breaks and steering. I have been able to restart the car and avoid any accidents. I read an article where Mitsubishi is admitting to covering up problems. The car is Chrysler but the engine is Mitsubishi!! I owned the car for two months and they had to conduct a major overhaul of the wiring. I noted in the article that in the mirage, engines were stalling because of a defective engine shaft. Perhaps this is what is happening to my car??
Brake pads wore out prematurely at 36,000 miles which ruined rotors - $350 repair. Car stalls when slowing - not able to identify problem. Air conditioning compressor failed at 57,000 miles - $1100 repair.
While driving at 75mph down the highway a flash of fire was noticed coming from under hood. When pulled over to lift hood, the engine burst into flames. The fire suddenly went out on its own. Dealer was contacted. It was found that the galley-plug had blown out, thus dumping all the oil out onto the manifold causing the fire. This plug was recalled and was taken in for repair, but according to the investigator, the actual repair was never done.
While driving about 40 mph without prior warning the vehicle just stopped and would'nt start back up. Contacted dealer, and they determined the iac motor had to be replaced. The vehicle started having more problems, and now they are replacing the engine.
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- Woodland, CA, USA