I've had problems with the car from day one. It has always used oil, having to add more oil all the time even though I due an oil change on regular basis. This has caused me to run low on oil, and the oil does not come on until as the mechanics say "its bone dry". The air condition belt squeaked from day one, then just quit working. The water pump has now went out twice!!! The first time the thermostat also was not working, which caused me to have a major mechanical bill...no warning while out of state!!! The windshield has always fogged up no matter what you do to eliminate it, which has caused me near collisions numerous times. The windows soon became off track for no apparent reason and now leak water. Ball joints have been replaced. This car basically was a lemon. I purchased this car brand new, my first new car and my last from mitsubishi.
The worst 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags12
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Locks2
- Seat belts2
- Suspension2
- Wheels2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- Technical Information Notice to dealerships
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- Obd-ii drive cycle
- This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle...
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information
1996 Mitsubishi Mirage fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 24-28 | 29-35 | 26-31 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 |
What 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The air bags did not deploy during an accident. Yh
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collison in which the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. As a result the driver sustained injuries to neck and back. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. *ak
When brakes were applied they went to floor. Brake master cylinder repaired.
1996, mitsubishi lancer; while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Mitsubishi cannot determine the cause.
Driver's seat has come apart from the rest of vehicle possibly due to a bolt or metal stress. Please provide further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The SRS air bag light has illuminated on the dash console information center and has not gone back off, it has been on for at least 2 weeks. Dealer has been contacted.
While the vehicle was sitting still at a stop light it was hit from the rear, and the passenger's and driver's air bags did not deploy. There was one injury. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. An insurance claim was filed.
While driving at 30mph the hood flew open and smashed the windshield. Dealer says the latch broke.
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Questions about the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
Is the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage, 5.6 times a typical Mirage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Airbags, with 12 complaints. Next is transmission (4).
How many recalls does the 1996 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 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage range from 25 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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