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2021 Mitsubishi

Mirage

Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L

Mitsubishi Mirage: best and worst years
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
2021 photoMr.choppersCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
78
Power to weight
0.038 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.76
Cyl
3EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
43 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
225 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
152 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,072 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
86 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
17 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

28 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Feb 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECH TALK 290

    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

  • Jul 24, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYTECH TALK 287

    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

  • Oct 21, 2024STEERINGTSB-24-37-003

    Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt changes for the steering column shaft disassembly and assembly sections of the applicable service manuals.

  • Aug 7, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTECH TALK 281

    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

  • Jul 15, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTIN-24-66-002

    This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers of a step that must be completed for the accessory fog lamps to function properly.

  • Mar 29, 2024WHEELSTECH TALK 279

    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

  • Jan 29, 2024STEERINGTIN21-37-001REV3

    This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-center concerns.

  • Nov 9, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB-23-90-002

    This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the harness wire diameter and circuit diagram color changes in the Roof Harness, Plug Harness and Control Harness sections of the applicable Service Manual.

  • and 20 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

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.