There have been 6 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Precis. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Precis.
This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, 1989 Mitsubishi Precis |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, 1989 Mitsubishi Precis |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Recall Summary: The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mitsubishi Precis, 1991 Mitsubishi Precis, 1992 Mitsubishi Precis, 1993 Mitsubishi Precis, 1994 Mitsubishi Precis |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity. " the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Hyundai Excel, 1987 Hyundai Excel, 1988 Hyundai Excel, 1989 Hyundai Excel, 1987 Mitsubishi Precis, 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, 1989 Mitsubishi Precis |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Hyundai Excel, 1990 Mitsubishi Precis |
| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Summary: Lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 22, 1995 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 1,906 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 23,935 |
| Apr. 20, 1994 | Gasoline Fuel System | 12,890 |
| Dec. 31, 1991 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 895,000 |
| Mar. 15, 1990 | Wheels:center Section | 2,281 |
| Nov. 25, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 321,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Precis | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Precis | 2 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Precis | 3 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Precis | 3 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Precis | 2 |