109 of the
941 complaints filed about the Mitsubishi Mirage
are about the braking system —
12% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 1999.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the brakes with an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the calipers had seized. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors had been replaced 5-6 times in a year; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
NHTSA complaint #11660400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the brakes with an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the calipers had seized. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors had been replaced 5-6 times in a year; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
NHTSA complaint #11660400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.
NHTSA complaint #11514399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and called roadside assistance per the manufacturer's manual. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.
NHTSA complaint #11478678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
IN AUGUST 2020, THE BUS BEGAN TO LOCK THE LEFT CALIPER OF THE FRONT RUBBER, WHICH TOOK THE DEALER CABRERA HERMANOS IN ARECIBO PR. AND THEY DID NOT FIND THE NOISE BUT THEY DID NOT AND AT THE HOUR THE BUS CONTINUES TO LOCK THE LEFT CALIPER. THEY REPAIRED A LEFT REAR CYLINDER AT THE TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11413307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
IN THE YEAR 2020 I TOOK IT FOR SERVICE BUT THEY DID NOT FIND THE PROBLEM THEN IN 2021 IN JANUARY I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE RUBBER ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE IS STICKING, THE SHAFT IS OVERHEATING, A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT AXLE WHICH IS NOT CONSTANT. EVERYTHING INDICATES THAT THEY ARE LOCKING THE PAD AND THEY INDICATE THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT I HAVE TO PAY ALL THE EXPENSES. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED AN EXCESS OF FUEL CONSUMPTION SINCE THE LAST SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT YOU RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER CABRERA BROTHER HATILLO CONSUMES MORE GASOLINE THAN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA IT WAS TESTED BECAUSE THEY RUN THE SAME MILES SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE CONSUMES MORE GASOLINE THAN WHAT WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS . $ 20.00 OF GAS AT 64.7 A LITER FULL TANK CAN ONLY RUN 255.7 MILES. I HAVE CHECKED IT FOR 2 WEEKS IT CONSUMES A LOT OF GASOLINE MORE THAN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA
NHTSA complaint #11395934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TWICE ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART DRIVING CITY SPEEDS THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS GONE TO THE FLOOR, A QUICK PUMP AND EVERYTHING IS GOOD BUT IT SCARES YOU TO DEATH! NOTHING CAN BE FOUND WRONG AND ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY?
NHTSA complaint #11388505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEN HAVING TO BRAKE WITH ANY SUDDENNESS AT ALL, I MET TWO EXTREMES. THEY EITHER ENGAGED SO ABRUPTLY EVERYTHING WAS THROWN FORWARD, OR THEY FAILED TO ENGAGE ENOUGH. SUDDEN- I DESCRIBE THIS TYPE OF BRAKING AS WHEN BEING CUT IN FRONT OF. THE NECESSITY TO BRAKE IN THIS MANNER WOULD THROW MY DOGS AND BELONGINGS INTO THE FLOOR. IT HAPPENED FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION. IT SEEMED IRREGULAR TO ME. EXTREME- #1: I ENCOUNTERED A PILE-UP OF TRAFFIC UNEXPECTEDLY AND OUTSIDE OF THE USUAL SLOWING AREAS FOR THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW SUFFICIENTLY. THE DOGS WERE NOT THROWN TO THE FLOOR. I AVOIDED COLLISION BY MOVING TO ANOTHER LANE. A TERRIFYING MOMENT, BUT THE BRAKES RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. #2- AS I DROVE AROUND A MOUNTAINOUS BEND AND NEGOTIATED SOME TRAFFIC, I WAS FACED WITH A CAR AT A FULL STOP AT A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK A SHORT DISTANCE AHEAD OF ME. I SLAMMED MY BRAKES. THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW ENOUGH. NOTHING WAS THROWN FORWARD UNTIL THE COLLISION. AS MY FOOT WAS FULLY PRESSING DOWN ON THEM, I QUESTION IF THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED UNDER EXTREME BRAKING AGAIN. NORMAL- (2000 MILES ON THE CAR)I APPROACHED A STOPLIGHT AT THE END OF A STEEP ROAD. THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND A MECHANICAL POP-LIKE SOUND. I LET OFF OF THEM THEN REAPPLIED SLOWLY SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE CAR STOPPED. THE SOUND REPEATED EVERY TIME I BRAKED. IT SOUNDED AS IF I CONTINUED TO BRAKE, THEY WOULD BREAK. THE NOISES DISSIPATED AFTER I CONTINUED. I REPORTED IT AT MY FIRST OIL CHANGE. HE SAID THEY WERE FINE. ON REVIEW AT THE SALVAGE LOT, THE BRAKES APPEAR NORMAL YET REMARKABLY SHINY AND UNUSED FOR 14,500 MILES. OTHER: THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY THOUGH THE CAR TOTALED. THE DISPLAY WAS OFTEN IN FRENCH THOUGH ENGLISH WAS SELECTED. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE BRAKES ARE IN ANY WAY RUN BY THE COMPUTERIZED PART OF THE CAR SO I ADD THIS DETAIL.
NHTSA complaint #11270643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
WHEN HE RUNS, THE FRONT CALIPER KNOCKS ON THE BRAKE AND LEAVES THE NOISE IN THE TWO FRONT CALIPER AS IF SOMETHING WAS LOOSE IN FRONT, THE TIRES WERE REMOVED AND THE CALIPER IS THE PROBLEM
NHTSA complaint #11206171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAD TO MAKE COMPLETE SUDDEN STOP WHEN I HAD TO PUT ON THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID WRECK. I WAS IN THE FAST LANE AND WHEN I WENT TO START TO GO AGAIN IT DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTART IT. IF THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAN ITS NOT A GOOD ONE SINCE YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO GO IN THE FAST LANE. IT COULD OF RESULTED IN SOMEBODY TO WRECK IN THE BACK OF ME. I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER RESETTING AS RESULT OF I BELIEVE SPEED CONTROL ISSUE OR WHATEVER THE LAST RECALL WAS. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AT A DECENT SPEED WHEN I MADE SUDDEN STOP.
NHTSA complaint #11115368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MAKING TURNS, OR TRAVELING DOWNHILL FIFTY FT BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MAKE A GULPING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAYWARD MITSUBISHI (25601 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXECU PAD SET FRONT BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,916.
NHTSA complaint #11064958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HI 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE IS A TERRIBLE CAR I FEEL UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR I HAD TO REPLACE FOR 5 TIRES I COMPLAINED TO THE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY ONLY SAYS IT'S PART OF IT IS WEAR AND TEAR I DIDN'T FIX MY BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW I HAVE TO BREAK CHANGE THE BRAKES IN THE BACK WE HAD THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND I'M HAVING SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH IT.
NHTSA complaint #11061552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I DON'T FEEL SAFE MY CAR, IN 2 YEARS I HAD REPLACE BRAKES 2 TIMES NEXT REPLACE THE BRAKES.NOW STRING DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT. I HAD REPLACE TRIES 5 TIMES TWO THE TRIES ARE BRAND NEW . THE COMPANY TELL IT IS TREATS THIS UNACCEPTABLE. AND TRIE
NHTSA complaint #11047957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE PREVIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. UPDATED 05/31/17*LJ UPDATED 10/18/2017
NHTSA complaint #10979390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT BRAKES MADE LOUD NOISES AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,900. ...UPDATED 12/28/16 *BF UPDATED 01/03/17.
NHTSA complaint #10925350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT BRAKES MADE LOUD NOISES AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,900. ...UPDATED 12/28/16 *BF UPDATED 01/03/17.
NHTSA complaint #10925350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT LUNGED FORWARD AND JERKED VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WAS CONCERN THAT THE LOW REVERSE BRAKE COULD RE-ENGAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500.
NHTSA complaint #10903141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.