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1995 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 93 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 5.5 times the median Mirage year — the 1995 model ranks #2 of 29 Mirage years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 34 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: airbags issues account for 43% of all reports (40 of 93), far ahead of brakes at 12.

93

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

44

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

34

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Mirage years?

Mirage NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted105 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 3 complaints1988: 10 complaints1989: 8 complaints1990: 37 complaints1991: 45 complaints1992: 17 complaints1993: 91 complaints1994: 69 complaints1995: 93 complaints1996: 40 complaints1997: 105 complaints1998: 53 complaints1999: 74 complaints2000: 55 complaints2001: 51 complaints2002: 5 complaints2014: 63 complaints2015: 60 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 16 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints2024: 6 complaints
Mirage NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags4043%
Brakes1213%
Electrical System89%
Engine78%
Suspension55%
Seat Belts33%
Lighting33%
Other33%
Seats33%
Body & Structure22%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)22%
Transmission22%
Speed Control11%
Steering11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E065000LightingJuly 17, 2006 · 3,593 units

Defect

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE STOPPING ON WASHINGTON BLVD CONSUMER WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR. BACK END OF VEHICLE AND BACK SEAT HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS FACE AND CHEST INJURIES. ALSO, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER INDICATED IF AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, THE INJURIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 8, 2000 · crash

“WHILE GOING ABOUT 25-30 MPH A DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED, CAUSING LOSS CONTROL, VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND SUSTAINED ABOUT $6000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO AUTOMOBILE. DUP 0F 516531, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 21, 1997 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN SECONDS THE RED PAINT TURNED BLACK IN THE HOOD'S CENTER. AS I ATTEMPTED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER, SMALL DEBRIS WAS FALLING FROM MY CAR. PILLARS OF DARK BLACK SMOKE OBSTRUCTED MY VIEW. I WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 3, 2002 · fire

“FAN BELT SLIPS, DEALER FIX AND IT STILL SLIPS- READ IN NEWSPAPER WHERE THIS IS A COMMOM PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE DUE TO IMPROPERLY TIGHTEN CRANK SHAFT PULLY. WANTED TO ADD MY INPUT TO THIS PROBLEM AS IT SAID THAT THERE COULD BE A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR THIS. ALSO, ENGINE HAS A TENDENCE TO SURGE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 28, 2000

“OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE WANDERS AND THAT HE HAS HAD MULTIPLE WORK DONE ON STEERING WHICH DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. HAD IN THE DEALERS 7 TIMES ON IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

1995 Mitsubishi Mirage — common questions

Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 93 complaints put the 1995 model at #2 of 29 Mirage years. It is one of the Mirage years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Mirage problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (40 complaints), brakes (12 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints).

Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mitsubishi Mirage years should you avoid?

Based on 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 record among Mirage years belongs to 1985.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.