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1994 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage is airbags. It has 11.8 times the complaints of a typical Mirage model year.

Typical year11.8x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
59
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
26-31mpg

The worst 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    29
  • Engine
    7
  • Seat belts
    7
  • Brakes
    5
  • Electrical
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Lights
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage

No deployment 10

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Inadvertent air bag deploymentOpened March 16, 1999, closed May 30, 2000

Allege that the driver's air bag may deploy from an undercarriage or tire/wheel impact with a curb, bump, dip pothole, etc.

EA99007

Oversensitive air bag deploymentsOpened May 27, 1998, closed March 16, 1999

Complaints allege that the driver-side air bag deployed without any vehicle impact or from minor undercarriage impact

PE98033

Automatic shoulder belt failureOpened June 28, 1996, closed June 12, 1997

The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails

EA96015

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage 15

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 15 bulletins for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage

1994 Mitsubishi Mirage fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD24-2829-3526-31
1.8L 4‑cylFWD233026

What 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Engine · 50,000 miles · PR

The mitsubishi mirage 1994 s 4 doors 1.5l the valves guides damage the intake and exhaust valves.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ · crash · fire · 1 injury

My husband and I were driving home one night from a friends birthday. At approx. 1:20am I was driving north in newark pompton turnpike located in wayne, nj 07470. My husband lifted the emergency brake (the reason is unknown) and the car instantly started spinning on a straight road. Within second the brakes released and sent the front of the vehicle airborne head on into a utility pole resulting in the instant death of my husband because the passenger side airbag did not deploy and my husbands cause of death was multiple force blunt trauma to upper torso I myself was 17 weeks pregnant this accident also LED to the result of death to my unborn child. I also was pinned under the dashboard and received multiple bilateral fractures and internal injuries. I was induced to a coma for 1 months before I work up now I deal with many leg problems and titanium rods, screws, and pins in both legs for rest of my life.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags · NJ · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Driver lost control after the emergency brake was enabled, car freewheeled and crashed head on into utility pole. Drive crushed up dashboard with severe life threatening injuries in critical condition. Passenger side airbag did not deploy and seatbelt did not retract in result my husband was killed immediately.

Filed Aug 5, 2007 · Electrical · 93,016 miles · CA

20 amp fuse blows without warning while driving and cuts off engine causing the car to die on the road every time. This happened four (4) times in the past three (3) months and has been reported to the federal safety agency twice already - see list of complaints for mitusbishi mirage 1994, also see vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) form attached to each of the previous reports posted on the federal safety agency website. The first six (6) incident reports on the same 20 amp fuse problem have been reported to the federal safety agency - see complaint page. The first reported incident with the fuse occurred on 04/28/97 which was within the emissions warranty term, but mitsubishi ignored it. Other fuse blowing incidents have occurred since the first six incidents were reported to the federal safety agency. The latest fuse blowing incident was on 08/03/2007 on the 101 fwy near camarillo, ca. The vehicle is currently with westlake motors, thousand oaks, ca for the never-ending fuse problem. They have been dealing with this problem since 1997. All they do is change the fuse and say it is not going to happen and it happens again and again and again presenting mortal danger to driver and car occupants as well as to other drivers on the road. Other reports on the same fuse problems with mitsubishi were found googling the internet. This is a major defect that has been covered up by the manufacturers and its agents for a very long time. Please investigate and make mitsubishi fix this problem once and for all. The manufacturer has been refusing to change components (ecu, sensors, electrical harness, fuses, etc.) since 1996 or take car back under california lemon law since car owners lacked representation. Please help!!

Filed Jun 27, 2004 · Electrical · 120,600 miles · NY

(1)the ignition switch malfunctioned (2)a spring from the switch froze the steering so that only 5 degree of steering in either direction was possible almost leading to a crash (3)the ignition switch has to be replaced and a new tumbler is needed.

Filed Nov 30, 2003 · Airbags · 134,765 miles · WA · 2 injuries

My boyfriend and I were driving down the road, when I had to come to a quick stop. I slammed on my brakes and my airbag enabled, when I was able to see what happened I was 5ft away from the car in front of me. I suffered a burn and bruises under my chin along with bruises on my arm and soreness on my chest. I did not hit anything and there was no impact! I have stopped worse then that before. Is this considered a manufacter defect?

Filed May 19, 2003 · Suspension · SC

When the consumer backed out of a driveway the rear sway bar broke. A mechanic looked at the vehicle and suggested that the consumer not drive it.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Engine · CA

Head gasket is leaking at 20,000 miles. Consumer had gasket replaced, and it is leaking again at 47000 miles. Vehicle is constantly losing oil. *ak consumer states that the original head gasket failed at 40000 miles, now the replacement is failing at 65000 miles.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Electrical · TX

When at a stop vehicle will stall, and cut off. Engine check light is constantly on. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · ND

When applying accelerator vehicle would hesitate and then jump forward out of gear. Currently transmission is inoperative. Vehicle will only go into reverse gear.

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Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage

Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage, 11.8 times a typical Mirage model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Airbags, with 29 complaints. Next is engine (7).

How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Mitsubishi Mirage have bad airbags?

The Mitsubishi Mirage model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (35 complaints), 1994 (29 complaints) and 1997 (15 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

Official estimates for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage range from 26 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-28 city and 29-35 highway.

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