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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 63 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.7 times the median Mirage year — the 2014 model ranks #6 of 29 Mirage years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 6 deaths and 21 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (25% of the total).

63

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

18

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

21

Injuries

6

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Mirage years?

Mirage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 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, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1625%
Brakes1117%
Engine813%
Suspension58%
Electrical System58%
Transmission46%
Speed Control35%
Body & Structure35%
Seats23%
Fuel System12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Other12%
Driver Assistance12%
Seat Belts12%
Steering12%

Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V686000AirbagsOctober 30, 2017 · 83,555 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.

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.

15V815000AirbagsDecember 4, 2015 · 55,899 units

Defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.

15V594000AirbagsSeptember 23, 2015 · 13,558 units

Defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TAKATA RECALL.VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION I HAD MADE A LEFT TURN AND STRUCK A CAR IN THE INTERSECTION IN THE SIDE. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TRANSFERRED TO A TRAUMA UNIT FOR THREE DAYS WITH A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND A DEEP CUT FROM MY SCALP TO MY EYEBROW. MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 18, 2015 · crash

“I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. APPROX. 100 - 150 YRDS BEYOND THE INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE 3 CARS AHEAD OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. THIS CAUSED THE TWO VEHI LES BETWEEN THEM AND ME TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES. I HIT MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKES NEVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 9, 2015 · crash

“I WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, I REPLACE THE BRAKES A MONTH AGO THE DEALERSHIP SAID I NEED BRAKES AGAIN,THE MOTOR KNOCKS UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP,I PAY 400 A MONTH FOR A TRASHY LITTLE CAR HELP ME”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 5, 2015 · crash

“IN DECEMBER 2016 PURCHASED 3RD SET OF BRAND NEW TIRES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR. WAS TOLD REAR SUSPENSION/AXLE WELDED IN, AND AT AN ANGLE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR ON TIRES, EVEN WITH REGULAR ROTATIONS. A SECOND DEALER/SERVICE STATION HAS CONFIRMED DURING AN OIL CHANGE THIS WITH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 18, 2017

“MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS SHAKING ON THE ARMS, LIGHTS GOING OFF ESP. DURING WET WEATHER, AND CORROSION IS EXTREME. MY BRAKES CUT ON AND OFF - THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, 2017.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 22, 2017

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage — common questions

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 63 complaints put the 2014 model at #6 of 29 Mirage years. It is one of the Mirage years to avoid.

What are the most common 2014 Mirage problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (16 complaints), brakes (11 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 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.