Mitsubishi Car Side Crash/Impact Results
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationin (NHTSA) started side crash-tested vehicles from 1997. It began with model year 1997 cars, then in 1999 started testing light trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans.
For testing side impact collisions, crash-test dummies are placed in driver and (driver's side) rear passenger seats, on the side of vehicle struck, and secured with the vehicle's seat belts. This test represents an intersection-type collision with a 3,015 pound barrier moving at 38.5 mph into a standing vehicle. The barrier is covered with material that has "give" to replicate the front of a vehicle. Since all tested vehicles are impacted by the same size barrier, it is possible to compare all vehicles with each other when looking at side crash protection ratings.
Side-collision star ratings indicate the chance of a life threatening chest injury for the driver, front seat passenger, and the rear seat passenger. Head injury is not measured in these tests. As with the front-impact ratings, a serious injury is one requiring immediate hospitalization and may be life threatening. [NCAP]
5 Star: 5% or less chance of serious injury
4 Star: 6% to 10% chance of serious injury
3 Star: 11% to 20% chance of serious injury
2 Star: 21% to 25% chance of serious injury
1 Star: 26% or greater chance of serious injury
Note: in 1999, there were about 2.5 million side collisions resulting in loss of about 8000 lives and many more seriously injured.
Only those getting a "failing " grade - 1 or 2 stars are listed here. Many Mitsubishi vehicles have not been tested.
Side Collision (Front Seats)
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. - 2 Star
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4-DR. - 2 Star
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. - 2 Star
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR. - 2 Star
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. HB. - 1 Star
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. HB. - 1 Star
Side Collision (Rear/back Seats)
1997 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. - 2 Star
1998 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. - 2 Star
There are a few other Mitsubishi vehicles that scored low - 3 Star rating. While 3 Star ratings can be "technically" considered passing - why take chances with your and your dear ones when they can buy cars with 4 and 5 Star ratings - 5 preferred.
Side Collision Rear Seats
1997 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR.
1998 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR.
2002 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR.
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. HB.
2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR.
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. HB.
2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4-DR. 4x4 rear seat side collision result was commented as "Higher Likelihood of Head Injury."
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