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1991 Mitsubishi Mirage GS Sedan 4AT

The 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage GS Sedan 4AT is a 123-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,852 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 123 horsepower and 101 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Mirage measures 170.1 inches long on a 96.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,271 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,852 ($25,895 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6 L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, naturally aspirated (Sirius 4G61)
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower123 hp
Torque101 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (16 valves)
Bore and Stroke82.3 x 75
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.1 in
Width65.7 in
Height52.8 in
Wheelbase96.7 in
Cargo Volume10 ft³
Curb Weight2,271 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.1 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage GS Sedan 4AT 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 Not rated
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

38 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Mitsubishi MIRAGE

Owner Complaints

38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mitsubishi MIRAGE (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts14
Electrical System9
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Hydraulic3
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 28, 2012 · Engine
“CPSC#X11C0565A. CYLINDER HEAD. 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE PART FROM D&S LIGHT TRUCK AND AUTO PARTS, INC. HE STATED THE CYLINDER WAS BAD AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REFUND…”
Jan 6, 2012 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“CPSC#X11C0561A & XX11C0565A. 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE CONSUMER STATED AFTER INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH. *LN THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VALVES NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED…”
Sep 18, 2008 · Tires
“I HAD 4 BRANDNEW GOODYEAR TIRES PUT ON MY CAR 1MONTH AGO AND THE TIRES AREN'T A BIT OF GOOD. ONE TIRE ON THE FRONT STARTED SEPARATING ON THE INNER WALL WHICH WE WERE UNAWARE OF UNTIL I WAS ON THE HWY…”
Jun 4, 2004 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting Fire
“WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED PLASTIC/RUBBER BURNING AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT…”
Jan 22, 2004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash
“CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 4 BRAKE FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, ON TIME THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. BRAKE PAD SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPER AND FELL OFF. THIS WAS DUE TO THE CASTING FOR THE BRAKE…”

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 1991 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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