1988 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo Hatch 3AT
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback -- Front by Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Honda City and 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage Geneva 16353145836) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Mitsubishi Mirage GLX Hatchback (15396317051) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage 1.3 L 1986 by RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage Wagon 001 by Tennen-Gas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo Hatch 3AT is a 105-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 hatchback with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,464 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 105 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Mirage measures 157.0 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,172 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,464 ($26,000 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 (Saturn 4G32T) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 105 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 77 x 86 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection (ECI/FFS) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,172 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo Hatch 3AT 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 1988 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. 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
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi MIRAGE
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi MIRAGE (1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Air | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 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 1988 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.