How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage have?

The 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 72,955 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 01V340002 2001-11-01 8,887 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BOLT IS TIGHTENED. FOR THOSE BOLTS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT AND PULLEY WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR ANY INDICATION OF DAMAGE. COMPONENTS SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED AND THE BOLT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 00V311002 2000-12-06 61,068 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY…

AIR BAGS 99V334000 1999-11-24 3,000 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WITH ALUMINUM RIVETS. AFTER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE RIVETS CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR TOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG MODULES.

Consequence

THE AIR BAG MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER AN AIR BAG ACTIVATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1999 mitsubishi mirage check engine light illuminated .***no answer required***. *mr *sc *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2003-12-12

“1999 mitsubishi mirage check engine light illuminated .***no answer required***. *mr *sc *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2003-12-12

“1999 mitsubishi mirage metal beam supporting the engine and transmission corroded, consumer was informed that this could cause a serious injury. *ts *jb”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1901-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.