Total Complaints
5 filings
MITSUBISHI CORDIA · model year
1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1988MITSUBISHICORDIA carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1988 CORDIA is seat belts:front:buckle assembly with 2 filings, followed by seat belts:front:webbing (1) and suspension:multiple axle (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 1988 CORDIA. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990908WHEELS
RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. WHEEL BEARINGS DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL HUB AND THE SPINDLE/TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY.
19970828SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL HUB AND THE SPINDLE/TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY.
19960318SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND DEALER SAID IT WOULD TAKE SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN. RECALL #950522. *AK
19950307SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS NOT WORKING. TT
19950222SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLE HAS BROKEN, DUE TO PIECES OF PLASTIC PARTICLES FALLING INSIDE, RENDERING SEATBELT INOPERATIVE. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA have?▼
The 1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA?▼
The most-complained component for the 1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING and SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE.
Is the 1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.