The most-reported Starion run is JA3BC54H4GZ (1986 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 40% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Starion model years 1986–1986.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mitsubishi Starion has 4 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Starion complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA3BC54H4GZ•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| JA3BC54N4GZ•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| JA3CC54N2H2•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| JA3CC54N6HZ•••••• | 1987 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 40% of everything Mitsubishi Starion owners report: Seat Belts, 2 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Mitsubishi Starion; the 1 below cover build years 1986 to 1986. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 95V103004 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1986 |
95V103004 was opened in 1995 on cars built from 1986: 9 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Mitsubishi Starion | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Mitsubishi Starion share of that is 4 complaints over 4 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mitsubishi Starion VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 4 Starion runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Starion production run has the most complaints?
JA3BC54H4GZ, a 1986 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Starion run has 1.
How many Starion complaints involve a crash?
0% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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