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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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662
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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993
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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263
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Rear into pole
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$
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1107
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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756
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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219
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Substantially worse than average
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Collision Index
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146
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Substantially worse than average
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Theft Index
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18
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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10-02-2000
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Units potentially affected:
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210,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V311001
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE:PULLEY:CRANKSHAFT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles: Mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines; Montero Sport models equipped with 3.0L engines; and Montero models equipped with 3.0L engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 the correct torque specification. On the Montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
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This 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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7 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance provided during basic warranty.
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This 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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A cut above basic transportation.
By Helen V. Hutchings, NewCarTestDrive.com
In an aspirational world, it's easy to overlook an entry level car like the Mirage. But we think this appealing new small car is considerably more than mere basic transportation. It's pleasant to drive, nicely styled in and out, well assembled and an excellent value. All in all, we'd say this Mirage is not an illusion. |
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Overview:
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Like its parent company, the Mitsubishi Mirage has gone through its share of ups and downs over the past few years. Initially offered as a subcompact hatchback, with an optional turbo edition, it won acclaim as a pocket rocket. But hatchbacks fell out of favor with U.S. buyers, and Mitsubishi followed up the original Mirage with an anemic coupe that quickly became a rental fleet special. For 1997, the Mirage returns to respectability as an extensively redesigned line of small cars. And if they're not the mini hot rods of yesteryear, they're solid performers, well built, comfortable, competent and capable. They're also long on value. These are cars you and your pocketbook can both live with--happily.
Read the complete
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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