1986 Mitsubishi Starion LE 5MT
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- Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6 Turbo EX (front) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Starion (1986) 1Y7A6204 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Starion interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Mitsubishi Starion LE 5MT is a 145-hp 2.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,169 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 145 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Starion measures 173.0 inches long on a 95.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,169 ($44,981 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.6 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 (Astron G54B) |
| Displacement | 2.6 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 98 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection (turbo) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.8 in |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Mitsubishi Starion LE 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Mitsubishi STARION. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
NHTSA campaign 95V103004
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Mitsubishi STARION
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Mitsubishi STARION. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 MITSUBISHI STARION. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.