1997 Mitsubishi Nativa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Remedy: On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle's front end suspension is poor causing damage to tires and shock absorbers continually.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 1998 · Suspension
Compare Mitsubishi Nativa model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Nativa model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa
How do I know if my 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V311002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.