1987 Mitsubishi Precis
US · Subcompact Cars
The 1987 Mitsubishi Precis is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
91V225000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY,…
Remedy: REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.
Reported December 31, 1991. View on NHTSA
87V180000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BRAKE FADE AND RECOVERY PORTION OF FMVSS 105.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SEMI METALLIC BRAKE PADS.
Reported November 25, 1987. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 23, 2026
Data verified: October 23, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1988 Mitsubishi Precis
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1987 Mitsubishi Precis have?
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1987 Mitsubishi Precis?
Combined fuel economy is 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1987 Mitsubishi Precis front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1987 Mitsubishi Precis?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.