Mitsubishi

Mirage

Compact Cars · model years 1990 to 2024

Includes Mirage and Mirage Wagon as listed by the EPA.

See all 78 Mirage trims All Mitsubishi cars

The verdict

Best year: 2024. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2014. complaints: 44, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mitsubishi Mirage
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
1990	7Gas	25	no data	$2,500	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1990
1991	6Gas	25.5	no data	$2,450	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1991
1992	6Gas	25.5	no data	$2,450	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1992
1993	4Gas	26.5	no data	$2,350	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1993
1994	4Gas	26	no data	$2,400	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1994
1995	4Gas	25	no data	$2,500	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1995
1996	4Gas	25.5	no data	$2,450	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1996
1997	4Gas	28	no data	$2,200	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1997
1998	4Gas	28	no data	$2,200	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1998
1999	4Gas	28	no data	$2,200	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1999
2000	4Gas	27.5	no data	$2,250	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2000
2001	4Gas	27.5	no data	$2,250	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2001
2002	4Gas	27.5	no data	$2,250	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2002
2014	2Gas	37.5	74	$1,675	3	44	113	AIR BAGS 24%, SERVICE BRAKES 14%, ENGINE 13%
complaints: 44, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	37.5	74	$1,675	2	39	106	SERVICE BRAKES 22%, AIR BAGS 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 39, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 3 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	2	28	85	AIR BAGS 35%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 28, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	1	9	65	AIR BAGS 27%, STEERING 13%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%
complaints: 9, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	0	0	46	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	0	0	22	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	0	0	28	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	0	0	21	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	37.5	78	$1,675	0	0	16	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Gas	39	78	$1,600	0	0	15	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1990: 25 to 2024: 39

Owner complaints2014: 44 to 2024: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mitsubishi Mirage to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.