What are the most common Mitsubishi Mirage problems?

Across 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2024 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles, the most reported systems are airbags (60%), engine & cooling (26%), steering (14%).

Which Mitsubishi Mirage model year has the most complaints?

In our index, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has the most owner complaints, with 39 filed.

Are Mitsubishi Mirage problems dangerous?

Of the 90 complaints on record, 25 mention a crash, 0 mention a fire and 27 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Mitsubishi Mirage common problems

Owners of 2015–2024 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is airbags (60% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.

90
Owner complaints: 6
Recall campaigns: 25
Crash-related reports: 27
Injury reports

Most reported problem areas

By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 10 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.

1 reports involving a death

How to read this before buying

Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.

The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.

Check this vehicle's VIN Safety record by year

Recent safety events

Full timeline

Oct 30, 2017 Recall2015 mirage
Recall 17V686000
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Oct 30, 2017 Recall2016 mirage
Recall 17V686000
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Oct 30, 2017 Recall2017 mirage
Recall 17V686000
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Oct 30, 2017 Recall2018 mirage
Recall 17V686000
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Sep 19, 2016 Recall2017 mirage
Recall 16V675000
Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Dec 4, 2015 Recall2015 mirage
Recall 15V815000
In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.

Frequently asked

What are the most common Mitsubishi Mirage problems?: Across 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2024 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles, the most reported systems are airbags (60%), engine & cooling (26%), steering (14%).
Which Mitsubishi Mirage model year has the most complaints?: In our index, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has the most owner complaints, with 39 filed.
Are Mitsubishi Mirage problems dangerous?: Of the 90 complaints on record, 25 mention a crash, 0 mention a fire and 27 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Problems by model year

The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (39). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.

Where this comes from

Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.

NHTSA complaints Methodology