Mitsubishi Mirage years to avoid
No model year of the Mitsubishi Mirage stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mitsubishi Mirage years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mitsubishi Mirage complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mitsubishi Mirage problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags157
- Seat belts125
- Engine93
- Brakes87
- Electrical62
- Transmission60
- Body36
- Acceleration36
- Suspension35
- Steering21
- Seats16
- Wheels15
Mitsubishi Mirage problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | - | 10 | Airbags | 14,500 | 1 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | - | 15 | Airbags | 40,000 | 2 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | - | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2015 | - | 39 | Brakes | 15,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2014 | - | 44 | Airbags | 19,000 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2002 | - | 5 | Airbags | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2001 | - | 31 | Acceleration | 67,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2000 | - | 35 | Electrical | 60,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 1999 | - | 57 | Brakes | 64,859 | 3 | 14 | |
| 1998 | - | 43 | Airbags | 71,250 | 2 | 12 | |
| 1997 | - | 74 | Engine | 100,000 | 1 | 13 | |
| 1996 | - | 28 | Airbags | 0 | 11 | ||
| 1995 | - | 69 | Airbags | 0 | 36 | ||
| 1994 | - | 59 | Airbags | 0 | 21 | ||
| 1993 | - | 73 | Seat belts | 103,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1992 | - | 15 | Seat belts | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 38 | Seat belts | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1990 | - | 33 | Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Mitsubishi Mirage
What years of the Mitsubishi Mirage should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mitsubishi Mirage has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Mirage?
2019, 2018 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 10 and 15).
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Mirage?
Airbags, with 157 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (125) and engine (93).
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Mirage have?
11 recalls between 1990 and 2024. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.
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