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1992 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatch 3AT

The 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatch 3AT is a 92-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,287 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 92 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The Mirage measures 158.7 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,216 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,287 ($19,197 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5 L SOHC 12-valve inline-4, naturally aspirated (Orion 4G15)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower92 hp
Torque93 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder (12 valves)
Bore and Stroke75.5 x 82
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length158.7 in
Width65.7 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase93.9 in
Cargo Volume12 ft³
Curb Weight2,216 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear36.9 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear32.5 in
Shoulder Room Front53.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.1 in
Hip Room Front52.8 in
Hip Room Rear52.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 18, 1997 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

NHTSA campaign 97V063001

15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi MIRAGE

Owner Complaints

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts8
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 23, 2005 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SAFETY HARNESS. IT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I CHECKED ON THE WEB AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECALL…”
Aug 26, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, FORCING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. TOWED VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. IT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK”
Apr 23, 2001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior Lighting
“CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN SHE APPLIED BRAKES , AND WARNING LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON. SHE HAD TO VEER OFF ONTO SHOULDERS OF ROAD. BRAKES WERE GONE.*AK”
Apr 19, 2001 · Seat Belts
“BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP TOO TIGHTLY UPON ENTRY INTO VEHICLE. *AK”
Jan 10, 2001 · Electrical System
“WHEN DRIVING 10-15MPH AND UPON APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THAT COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH COULD…”

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 1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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