Mirage (6th)
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Mirage, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage
On a used 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (38), the brakes (28) and the electrical system (15). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage about the brakes.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage about the engine.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage about the suspension.
Recalls (4)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.
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 Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
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 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints?
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the brakes and the electrical system.
Is the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
NHTSA has 120 owner complaints on file for the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2014-2025 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Mirage?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the brakes and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Mirage?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 4 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Optional. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 120 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.