Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Mirage
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a range of cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1978 until 2003 and again since 2012. The hatchback models produced between 1978 and 2003 were classified as subcompact cars, while the sedan and station wagon models, marketed prominently as the Mitsubishi Lancer, were the compact offerings. The liftback introduced in 1988 complemented the sedan as an additional compact offering, and the coupé of 1991 fitted in with the subcompact range. The current Mirage model is a subcompact hatchback and sedan and it replaces the Mitsubishi Colt sold between 2002 and 2012.
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors Corporation |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1978 |
| Body type | Estate |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Mirage (from registration data). 13 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 l · 3-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 6 l/100 km | 2014–2024 |
| 1.2 l · 3-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 6.5 l/100 km | 2014–2023 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.9 l/100 km | 1985–1996 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 1985–2002 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 1985–1992 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.7 l/100 km | 1991–2002 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 1985–1989 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1988 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 1988–1992 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.6 l/100 km | 1990–1992 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.8 l/100 km | 1993–2002 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.3 l/100 km | 1993–2002 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 50 complaints for the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Mirage, most often about air bags, electrical system, engine, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 88% of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Mirages pass their MOT test first time, based on 10,554 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
8 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Mirage. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
NHTSA campaign 17V686000 · reported 30/10/2017
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
Remedy: MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.
NHTSA campaign 19V330000 · reported 26/04/2019
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
NHTSA campaign 17V686000 · reported 30/10/2017
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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."
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.
NHTSA campaign 16V675000 · reported 19/09/2016
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
Remedy: MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.
NHTSA campaign 19V330000 · reported 26/04/2019
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
NHTSA campaign 17V686000 · reported 30/10/2017
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.
NHTSA campaign 15V815000 · reported 04/12/2015
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
NHTSA campaign 17V686000 · reported 30/10/2017
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recalls.