Owners have filed 63 complaints
about the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA between 2014 and 2021.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 14 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 55
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Mirage. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
61.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 97
57% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2014 compares with every other Mitsubishi Mirage
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
35.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1325.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
917.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1019.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
611.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
713.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
35.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2014peak 5Jan 2021
Recalls on the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
17V686000
AIR BAGS
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.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
15V815000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
15V594000
AIR BAGS
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2021377158 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: This service campaign is for certain replacement rear brake drums that were sold by Mitsubishi dealers. The brake drums may have been made with wheel stud holes that are too large. As a result, a wheel stud could spin when tightening the wheel nut. This can reduce the clamping force between the wheel and the brake drum. If this happens, the wheel may eventually come loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: This service campaign is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: A wheel that cannot be properly tightened could increase the risk of a wheel separation. This could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle. Corrective Actions: Mitsubishi will contact owners that may have had these brake drums replaced at a Mitsubishi dealer. They will advise affected owners to take their vehicle to a dealer, who will replace any affected brake drum(s).
Recall 201753213,175 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the internal self-diagnostic of the airbag control module may interpret vibrations caused by severe road conditions and/or driving on a flat tire as being a system fault. This would disable the airbag system. As a result, the airbags would not deploy in a crash that warrants their deployment, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
Recall 20175319,405 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness connector located in the area of the drivers footrest could corrode due to exposure to melted snow/water containing road salt. This could result in illumination of several warning lamps including the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp. If the SRS warning lamp is illuminated and the vehicle is subsequently involved in a collision that warrants frontal air bag deployment, the timing of the frontal airbag deployment(s) may be delayed, which would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). Correction: Dealers will relocate the wiring connector to a higher position. The connector will also be inspected and, if any corrosion is found, the connector will be replaced with a new one. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-579. Vehicles repaired as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall 20155798,875 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness connector located in the area of the drivers footrest could corrode over time due to repeated exposure to melted snow/water containing road salt. This could eventually result in illumination of several warning lamps including the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp. If the SRS warning lamp is illuminated and the vehicle is subsequently involved in a collision that warrants frontal air bag deployment, the timing of the frontal airbag deployment(s) may be delayed, which would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). Correction: Dealers will install a waterproof sheet to prevent potential contamination and corrosion of the connector. The connector will also be inspected and, if any corrosion is found, the connector will be replaced with a new one.
Recall 20154192,897 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, due to improper manufacturing, the electrical resistance inside the impact sensor for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag system may have increased. As a result, abnormal communication may be detected by the ECU causing the SRS warning lamp to illuminate. If a vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants front, side, and/or curtain air bag deployment when the SRS warning lamp is illuminated, frontal air bag deployment could be delayed and/or the side and curtain air bag may not deploy. Failure of an airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS impact sensor with a countermeasure unit.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Philadelphia, PACrash
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE BY DRIVING THIS CAR THAT I LOVE
NHTSA complaint #11174583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesAlhambra, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS IN THE CENTER OF A FOUR CAR COLLISION IN WHICH MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE FRONT AND BACK, WHILE STATIONARY AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS AT A STOP ALONG A CITY STREET.
NHTSA complaint #11144745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesPark City, KYFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11056687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesPark City, KYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11056687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesPark City, KYFire
ENGINE
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11056687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesSioux Falls, SDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE (POSTED SPEED LIMIT WAS 65 IN THIS AREA) WHEN IT WAS BLOWN BY A STRONG GUST OF WIND ACROSS SOME LOSE SNOW/SLUSH. AS THE VEHICLE SLID, THE DRIVER LET OFF THE GAS AND THE SPEED WAS SLOWLY DROPPING BELOW 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE RIGHT-HAND SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE INTO A DITCH, WHERE IT ROLLED, LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, ROOF OF, AND DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, BEFORE LANDING BACK UPRIGHT ON THE WHEELS AND CEASING TO ROLL ANY FURTHER. AT NO POINT DURING THE ROLLOVER AS A RESULT OF IMPACT DID ANY OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOADED WITH LUGGAGE HEAVY ENOUGH THAT THE SEATBELT LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE WAS PROMPTING FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT TO BE USED.
NHTSA complaint #10948690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 113,112 milesPensacola, FL
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION CVT HAVE PROBLEMS. CAR HAD A CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL IN DEC 2020, AND YESTERDAY CAR STOP TO GEAR AND INCREASE SPEED. AFTER USED OBII SCAN, IT POP UP 5 DIFFERENTS CODE INCLUDING SOLENOIDE PROBLEM AND SPEED SENSORS. I HAVE TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS DIRTY (LIGHT BLACK) IN JUST 3 WEEK BURNED THE NEW OIL. CAR START TO INCREASE SPEED AND GET GEAR BETTER BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO FULL SPEED. ALL FIVE CODES DESAPEAR AS WELL AS "ENGINE SERVICE SOON" CAR HAVE 113000 MILES. I BELIEVE CAR HAVE COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAR CANT SAID ONE DAY 5 PROBLEMS, WE CHANGE THE TRASNMISSION OIL AND NOW IT SAID NOT PROBLEM
NHTSA complaint #11386766 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,112 milesPensacola, FL
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
TRANSMISSION CVT HAVE PROBLEMS. CAR HAD A CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL IN DEC 2020, AND YESTERDAY CAR STOP TO GEAR AND INCREASE SPEED. AFTER USED OBII SCAN, IT POP UP 5 DIFFERENTS CODE INCLUDING SOLENOIDE PROBLEM AND SPEED SENSORS. I HAVE TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS DIRTY (LIGHT BLACK) IN JUST 3 WEEK BURNED THE NEW OIL. CAR START TO INCREASE SPEED AND GET GEAR BETTER BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO FULL SPEED. ALL FIVE CODES DESAPEAR AS WELL AS "ENGINE SERVICE SOON" CAR HAVE 113000 MILES. I BELIEVE CAR HAVE COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAR CANT SAID ONE DAY 5 PROBLEMS, WE CHANGE THE TRASNMISSION OIL AND NOW IT SAID NOT PROBLEM
NHTSA complaint #11386766 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesJamaica, NY 11426, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND DISSIPATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WANTAGH MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 3460 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS CONFIRMED AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11341901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesJamaica, NY 11426, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND DISSIPATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WANTAGH MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 3460 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS CONFIRMED AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11341901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LAS Piedras, PR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NOISE WHEN START THE ENGINE
NHTSA complaint #11308469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlottesville, VA
SEAT BELTS
SEATBELTS WILL NOT LOCK INTO THE HOLDER ON THE FIRST TRY. THEY POP RIGHT BACK OUT, AND I HAVE TO CLICK THEM IN AGAIN. CONTINUOUS ISSUES WITH THEM STAYING LOCKED.
NHTSA complaint #11231377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesMorton, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
SQUEAKING AND ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES LEADING TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, RIMS GET VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH, INCREASED SQUEALING AND GRINDING ESP IN CITY DRIVING, ALL BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED THIS MONTH ALONG WITH ALIGNMENT AND NEW TIRES. HAVE HAD BREAKS PULLED TWICE SINCE FOR INSPECTION AND CLEANING (DID NOT HELP PROBLEM)CAR IS UNSAFE AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT PROBLEM IS THE CAUSE, I DO NOTICE A LARGE BUILD UP OF BLACK BRAKE DUST ON BOTH FRONT RIMS, AGAIN THESE BRAKES ARE ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD, PROBLEM SAME WITH PREVIOUS SET OF BRAKES. CAR HAS 60,000 MILES AND WAS BOUGHT NEW.
NHTSA complaint #11217283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesAguada, PR
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V686000 (AIR BAGS) BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
NHTSA complaint #11202572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesOLD Town, ME
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG DETECTOR IN PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSE OF FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #11196473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesOLD Town, ME
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
AIRBAG DETECTOR IN PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSE OF FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #11196473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PACrash
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE BY DRIVING THIS CAR THAT I LOVE
NHTSA complaint #11174583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roswell, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN DRIVER IN THE RAIN THE CAR CAN'T TURN AND IT FEEL LIKE YOU DRIVING WITHOUT CONTROL
NHTSA complaint #11172199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roswell, GA
STEERING
WHEN DRIVER IN THE RAIN THE CAR CAN'T TURN AND IT FEEL LIKE YOU DRIVING WITHOUT CONTROL
NHTSA complaint #11172199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roswell, GA
SUSPENSION
WHEN DRIVER IN THE RAIN THE CAR CAN'T TURN AND IT FEEL LIKE YOU DRIVING WITHOUT CONTROL
NHTSA complaint #11172199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesAlhambra, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS IN THE CENTER OF A FOUR CAR COLLISION IN WHICH MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE FRONT AND BACK, WHILE STATIONARY AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS AT A STOP ALONG A CITY STREET.
NHTSA complaint #11144745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Conway, AR
ENGINE
RECALL WAS DONE FOR SCREECHING NOISE IN ENGINE DURING START UP. ENGINE IS STILL MAKING THE SAME NOISE ON START UP.
NHTSA complaint #11084281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,200 milesMerced, CA
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION IDLE SHUDDER. ERRATIC SHIFTING. FEELS LIKE CVT FAILING. MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED AND REPROGRAMMED CVT PER BULLETIN FROM MANUFACTURER. DENIED COVERAGE UNDER 10 YEAR / 100,000 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. DEALER SAID PROGRAMMING IS NOT PARTS FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #11062060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesPark City, KYFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11056687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesPark City, KYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11056687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesPark City, KYFire
ENGINE
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11056687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medford, OR
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V686000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A DEALER TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REMEDY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11054493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesPelham, NH
AIR BAGS
MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS SHAKING ON THE ARMS, LIGHTS GOING OFF ESP. DURING WET WEATHER, AND CORROSION IS EXTREME. MY BRAKES CUT ON AND OFF - THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, 2017.
NHTSA complaint #11022287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesPelham, NH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS SHAKING ON THE ARMS, LIGHTS GOING OFF ESP. DURING WET WEATHER, AND CORROSION IS EXTREME. MY BRAKES CUT ON AND OFF - THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, 2017.
NHTSA complaint #11022287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesPelham, NH
SERVICE BRAKES
MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS SHAKING ON THE ARMS, LIGHTS GOING OFF ESP. DURING WET WEATHER, AND CORROSION IS EXTREME. MY BRAKES CUT ON AND OFF - THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, 2017.
NHTSA complaint #11022287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesFayetteville, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (DON JACKSON MITSUBISHI 4000 JONESBORO ROAD UNION CITY, GA 30291) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY 9,000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
NHTSA complaint #10994927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.