The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is associated with 28 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 12 reports (43% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.2l 3-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 35 to 39 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 28 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Air Bags (12 / 43%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 9 crash / 0 fire / 9 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 35–39 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Mirage | 1.2L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 37 MPG | 43 MPG | 39 MPG | — | $1,600 / yr |
| Mirage G4 | 1.2L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 35 MPG | 42 MPG | 37 MPG | — | $1,650 / yr |
| Mirage | 1.2L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 33 MPG | 41 MPG | 36 MPG | — | $1,700 / yr |
| Mirage G4 | 1.2L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 33 MPG | 40 MPG | 35 MPG | — | $1,750 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 5 HB FWD | | | | | 16.400000000000002% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: AIR BAGS
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.
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