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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 60 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.5 times the median Mirage year — the 2015 model ranks #7 of 29 Mirage years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (13), other (8), and airbags (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

60

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Mirage years?

Mirage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 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, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1322%
Other813%
Airbags813%
Tires & Wheels58%
Steering58%
Speed Control47%
Electrical System47%
Suspension47%
Fuel System23%
Body & Structure23%
Transmission23%
Visibility & Wipers12%
Engine12%
Seat Belts12%

Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

2 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“HI 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE IS A TERRIBLE CAR I FEEL UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR I HAD TO REPLACE FOR 5 TIRES I COMPLAINED TO THE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY ONLY SAYS IT'S PART OF IT IS WEAR AND TEAR I DIDN'T FIX MY BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW I HAVE TO BREAK CHANGE THE BRAKES IN THE BACK WE HAD THIS CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 18, 2016

“HI 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE IS A TERRIBLE CAR I FEEL UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR I HAD TO REPLACE FOR 5 TIRES I COMPLAINED TO THE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY ONLY SAYS IT'S PART OF IT IS WEAR AND TEAR I DIDN'T FIX MY BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW I HAVE TO BREAK CHANGE THE BRAKES IN THE BACK WE HAD THIS CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 18, 2016

“I HAD A CAR WRECK ON JUNE 10, 2016. I HIT AN SUV THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON INTIAL IMPACT. I HIT THE SUV, THEN HIT AN IMBANKMENT. WHEN I HIT THE IMBANKMENT, IT DEPLOYED. IT SHOULD HAVE COME OUT ON INTIAL IMPACT. THE IMPACT WS SO GREAT, I HIT MY HEAD ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 10, 2016 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE: 165/65/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DROVE OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO A COVERT PIPE. THE CONTACT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 3, 2016 · crash

“I DON'T FEEL SAFE MY CAR, IN 2 YEARS I HAD REPLACE BRAKES 2 TIMES NEXT REPLACE THE BRAKES.NOW STRING DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT. I HAD REPLACE TRIES 5 TIMES TWO THE TRIES ARE BRAND NEW . THE COMPANY TELL IT IS TREATS THIS UNACCEPTABLE. AND TRIE”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 12, 2016

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage — common questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 60 complaints put the 2015 model at #7 of 29 Mirage years. It is one of the Mirage years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Mirage problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (13 complaints), other (8 complaints), airbags (8 complaints).

Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 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.

How safe is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.