MitsubishiMirage19921.6L/mitsubishi/mirage/1992/1-6l/

1992 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Mirage 1.6L.

Engine 1.6LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.6L is powered by a 1.6L engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/26/22 mpg. Maintenance for this powertrain requires 4.2 quarts of engine oil in 20W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 API viscosities. Within a model history spanning 1990 to 2024, this year is characterized by relative stability with only 16 owner complaints—primarily regarding seat belts—and one recall, placing it well below the 1997 peak of 88 complaints.

Model year19921991199019891985

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter MZ690072. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMD620304 alt MR571477
Fuel filterMB504762
Spark plugMS851237 alt MS851238
Front wiper bladesMR441829 alt MR300876
Serpentine beltMB332253 alt MD185961
ThermostatMD997608 alt MD972903

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Power Steering FluidUse Mitsubishi PS fluid

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miFuel System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBalance Shaft Drive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage represents a notable low point in complaints within its generation, recording only 16 complaints compared to 42 in 1991 and a sharp spike to 84 in 1993. It also had the fewest recalls (1), fewest investigations (2), and fewest TSBs (8) of any year in the early 1990s period. The trend suggests that 1990-1991 experienced elevated issues prompting federal scrutiny, while 1992 appears to be a transitional year with improved reliability before the generation's significant deterioration in 1993, which saw the highest complaint volume (84) and most recalls (5) in the entire early-decade arc. The top complaint areas for 1992 centered on seat belts (8), which is notable but not crash-related, followed by engine and engine cooling (3), with zero crash complaints and zero fire complaints recorded. This positions the 1992 model as the cleanest year in a troubled generation, suggesting it may be the best candidate within this era if a used Mirage is being considered.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
8
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Seat Belts8
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1
Suspension1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

97V063001Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 18/04/1997

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT2532019-11-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-0082019-07-30EquipmentThis is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes…
TT2372018-02-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-0022013-01-29StructureThis Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section…
TSB97230151997-12-01Power TrainINFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Mirage 1.6L take?

4.2 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.6L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.