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1988 Mitsubishi Precis

Based on reports from 3 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac SystemHIGH

1 owners reported visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater CoreMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System1 (33%)

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core1 (33%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)1 (33%)

1988 Mitsubishi Precis: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,780 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

91V225000Jan 1992

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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 SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.

94V103001Oct 1994

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.

95V059000Apr 1995

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1988 Mitsubishi Precis vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1988 Mitsubishi Precis: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis is related to the visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis reliable?

The 1988 Mitsubishi Precis has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1988 Mitsubishi Precis problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis have any recalls?

Yes, the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mitsubishi Precis problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,780 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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