How many recalls does the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion have?

The 1988 Mitsubishi Starion has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Mitsubishi Starion has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1988 Mitsubishi Starion Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Defective aftermarket oil filter, which cause damage to engine, manufactured by ac delco filter part no. Tf57. Tt”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1995-07-25

Defect investigations

Investigation EA95004 Opened 1995-03-10 · closed 1995-08-01

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.