Saturn SC vs Mitsubishi Mirage
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Saturn SC | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 379 | 941 |
| Model years covered | 1991–2002 | 1986–2024 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 58 | 237 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 153 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Seats | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.1% | 44.6% |
Saturn SC by year
What breaks
Seats
54
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
13.7%
Electrical System
47
12.4%
Seat Belts
39
10.3%
Airbags
30
7.9%
Brakes
29
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.3%
Body & Structure
15
4.0%
Mitsubishi Mirage by year
What breaks
Airbags
170
18.1%
Seat Belts
141
15.0%
Brakes
109
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
108
11.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
7.1%
Electrical System
63
6.7%
Body & Structure
37
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
37
3.9%