Mitsubishi Cordia Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints across 4 model years of the Mitsubishi Cordia (1983–1988). The most-complained-about year is 1988.
Pick your Mitsubishi Cordia model year
- 1983
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Cordia | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Mitsubishi Cordia | 1 | 0 |
What Mitsubishi Cordia owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The 1988 model year has the most, with 4.
All Mitsubishi Cordia recalls (2)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mitsubishi Cordia, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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.
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…
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988
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Vehicle speed control
Snap pin could interfere with the throttle mechanism. If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the throttle could become stuck in the open position. Normally, when accelerator pedal is released, throttle closes and vehicle speed decreases.
Remedy: Metal will be removed from the choke housing cover to provide clearance for the throttle lever assembly. In addition, the clevis snap pin will be repositioned and a recall identification sticker will be installed if…
Model years: 1983
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.