Mitsubishi Mirage years to avoid
The Mitsubishi Mirage years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1993, 1999, 1994, 2014, 2015, 2000, 1998, 2001, 1991, 1996, 1990 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1985 is the cleanest year on record.
941
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1984–2024
Years covered
13
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mirage years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 105 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 93 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 91 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 74 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 69 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 63 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 55 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 53 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 45 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 40 | |
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 37 |
Every Mirage year
Common questions
What are the worst Mitsubishi Mirage years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mirage years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1993, 1999, 1994, 2014, 2015, 2000, 1998, 2001, 1991, 1996, 1990. The cleanest year on record is 1985.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Mirage?
By complaint volume, 1985 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mirage years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Mirage have?
Across all model years, the Mirage has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 941 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.