Originally Posted by
Mark
...Telling their customers a problem is suspected...is the high road to take here for Mitsubishi.
...If this issue truly exists, I don't see what Mitsubishi gains by ignoring it.
That reasoning makes business sense for future sales. Unfortunately, automotive companies are driven by quarterly earnings and accountants often influence policy.
Even if Mitsubishi is aware of the problem, the remedy in this case could be quite expensive and the Mirage isn't exactly a high-profile flagship vehicle.
The lack of heat issue develops slowly over time and mileage. By the time most Mirage owners realize they have a problem, they will be out of warranty. It's better for Mitsubishi (short term) to ride it out and just handle the few complaints on an individual basis. This is what they have chosen to do with the rear axle problem. They are still shipping new Mirages with deficient rear axles and they have known about that problem for at least 4 years now. To the best of my knowledge, there still is no Technical Service Bulletin for that issue.
In other words... Don't wait for Mitsubishi to come forward and admit there's a problem.
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