1988 Mitsubishi Precis LS Hatch 5MT
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- Photo: 1989 Mitsubishi Precis RS in Silver, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Precis (Hyundai) 01 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Precis (Hyundai) 02 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Mitsubishi Precis RS in Silver, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Mitsubishi Precis LS Hatch 5MT is a 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,474 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Precis measures 160.0 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,141 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,474 ($20,533 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5 L inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 160 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,141 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis LS Hatch 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi PRECIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 22, 1995 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.
NHTSA campaign 95V059000
Oct 4, 1994 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
NHTSA campaign 94V103001
Dec 31, 1991 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.
Consequence: THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.
NHTSA campaign 91V225000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi PRECIS
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi PRECIS (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seats | 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 PRECIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.