1988 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.5L

The 1988 Mirage's federal record shows only 10 complaints across its top areas (5 seat belt, 3 engine, 1 latch, 1 brake), plus 1 crash and 4 fire complaints, but no recall data is provided for this year. In context, the earliest recorded model years (1990–1992) each had 41–42 complaints and 2 recalls, while 1993 spiked to 84 complaints and 5 recalls, indicating that the 1988 model likely falls on the lower end of the generation's complaint arc. However, the absence of recall data for 1988 means you cannot assess whether known safety defects were ever addressed. The 4 fire complaints are a notable concern, though the data does not specify their cause. Compared to the escalating complaint trend that peaks in 1993, the 1988 model appears less problematic, but the incomplete record leaves uncertainty. **Takeaway:** This is a moderate-risk buy—its low complaint count is encouraging, but the unreported recall history and fire complaints warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.