1990 Mitsubishi Precis 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 1990 Mitsubishi Precis Hatch 5MT is a 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,227 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Precis measures 161.4 inches long on a 93.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,227 ($15,484 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5 L inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161.4 in |
| Width | 63.3 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Mitsubishi Precis Hatch 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Mitsubishi PRECIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 20, 1994 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
NHTSA campaign 94V080000
Mar 15, 1990 · WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy: REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 90V053000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Mitsubishi PRECIS
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Mitsubishi PRECIS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.