Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mitsubishi Mirage, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage - 70 complaints in its first 8 years (74 to date)
- 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage - 65 complaints in its first 8 years (70 to date)
- 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage - 63 complaints in its first 8 years (73 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (33 to date)
- 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (28 to date)
- 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (31 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 | 37 | 2 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage | 44 | 44 | 3 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage | 31 | 29 | 2 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage | 35 | 31 | 2 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage | 57 | 56 | 3 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage | 43 | 41 | 2 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage | 74 | 70 | 1 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage | 70 | 65 | 0 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage | 60 | 53 | 0 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage | 73 | 63 | 2 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage | 15 | 10 | 1 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage | 38 | 31 | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage | 33 | 27 | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Mirage | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Mirage | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Mitsubishi Mirage | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V686000 | 2014-2018 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. |
| 16V675000 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity... |
| 15V815000 | 2014-2015 | Electrical System | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. |
| 15V594000 | 2014 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012... |
| 04V428000 | 1999-2002 | Equipment | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 01V340001 | 1999-2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. |
| 00V311001 | 1997-1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L... |
| 97V179000 | 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED VACUUM CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE BRAKE VACUUM... |
| 97V073001 | 1993 | Seat Belts | THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. |
| 97V063001 | 1992-1993 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE... |
| 95V103004 | 1986-1991 | Seat Belts | THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING... |