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1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recalls, newest first

November 1, 2001NHTSA 01V3400028,887 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
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 began on March 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 6, 2000NHTSA 00V31100261,068 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
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 bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 24, 1999NHTSA 99V3340003,000 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system1
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Engine1
  3. Structure › Frame and members1

Other Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage years

Other 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

  1. 1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
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  3. 1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
  4. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
  5. 1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.