AI Damage1990 Mitsubishi Van/wagon: common problems
Owners of the 1990 Mitsubishi Van/wagon filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Seat belts 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to the dealer and was told his car did not apply to recall# 95v103004.
Consumer was driving the water cooling was in an open position so the engine got hot and melted. Tt
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Van/wagon has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Van/wagon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seat belts, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Mitsubishi Van/wagon?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1990 Mitsubishi Van/wagon from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1990 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.