1991 Mitsubishi Mirage VL Hatch 4MT
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- Photo: 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage LS, NYC by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage sedan front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage 1991 (9456331824) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage sedan rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi MIRAGE HATCHBACK SWIFT X (E-C52A) rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage VL Hatch 4MT is a 92-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,752 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 92 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Mirage measures 158.7 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,205 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,752 ($18,498 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5 L SOHC 12-valve inline-4, naturally aspirated (Orion 4G15) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 92 hp |
| Torque | 93 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder (12 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.5 x 82 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.7 in |
| Width | 65.7 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,205 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage VL Hatch 4MT 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 |
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
| Seat Belts | 14 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
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.