1989 Mitsubishi Precis Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis
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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Heater core (visibility)
Vehicles involved are those that had the heater valve stems replaced in an earlier mitsubishi recall (94v-103.001). Certain vehicles had an incorrect valve stem installed which could cause the incorrect stem to leak after a period of time.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace incorrect valve stems.
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Heater core (visibility)
The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.
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Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve…
Remedy: Replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer was driving approximately 5mph or less when rear ended by another vehicle at 45mph or more, upon impact, driver's seatback rest broke and driver was ejected from seat into rear of car. *ak *m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 1999 · Seats
“Tried to get recall remedied and the dealership says it did not exist and they will not set up an appointment for him even though he has a letter. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 1996 · Visibility
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–28 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 23–24 / 29–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Precis model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Precis model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mitsubishi Precis | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Precis | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Precis | 3 | 5 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Precis | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1989 Mitsubishi Precis
How do I know if my 1989 Mitsubishi Precis 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis; 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 91V225000).
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.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
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- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
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- 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.