MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1998 : Problems

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Brake Disc

ODI ID: 755319 NHTSA Complaint ID: 331599

Make: Mitsubishi Model: 1998 MIRAGE 98

Component/Parts: Brake Disc

Failure Date: October 01, 2000 Complaint Date: December 05, 2001

City/State: KANSAS CITY, MO (Missouri)
Crash: NA Fire: No Injured: 0 Deaths: 0

Complaint Description: [see odi id: 705306, my problem is identical] the front brake discs are woefully inadequate for this car and i believe a manufacturing design defect. we had to turn the rotors twice after buying it, within the warranty period (36,000 miles). mitsubishi says it is normal wear and tear. i have replaced the rotors. they warped again and the new rotors have been turned once and are making noise again, and the car shakes during braking, indicating they need to be turned yet again. during high speeds, if i apply brakes, the car vibrates badly, and is a major safety concern if i had to brake suddenly. the disc rotors wear out very fast, and are too thin and warp easily.*ak .