Mitsubishi Starion

19841989 · 20 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
19
Best
19

The Mitsubishi Starion has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1989. Over this period, the Starion has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1989
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1989
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162018MPG
1988
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1988
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162018MPG
1987
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1987
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1986
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1986
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG

Historical Efficiency

1989
18
1988
18
1987
18
1986
19
1985
19
1984
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Starion) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mitsubishi Starion. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1986
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory