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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 16 complaints on file for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

16

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2018 compare to other Mirage years?

Mirage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 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, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags425%
Speed Control213%
Steering213%
Tires & Wheels213%
Other16%
Brakes16%
Transmission16%
Suspension16%
Engine16%
Lighting16%

Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A RAILROAD TRACK WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 25, 2018 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A RAILROAD TRACK WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 25, 2018 · crash

“THIS CAR AT 20,000 MILES HAS HAD 2 SETS OF NEW TIRES SINCE NEW REPEATETED TRIPS TO SELLING DEALER FINALLY DEALER SAID THEY ALIGNED CAR 250FOR NEW FRONT TIRES AT WALMART 5000 MILES TIRE WORN TO HAVING A SOLITARY STRIP OF TREAD IN MIDDLE OF FRONT TIRES DESPITE BEING RTATED AND BALANCED 2 TIMES DEALER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 29, 2018

“THIS CAR AT 20,000 MILES HAS HAD 2 SETS OF NEW TIRES SINCE NEW REPEATETED TRIPS TO SELLING DEALER FINALLY DEALER SAID THEY ALIGNED CAR 250FOR NEW FRONT TIRES AT WALMART 5000 MILES TIRE WORN TO HAVING A SOLITARY STRIP OF TREAD IN MIDDLE OF FRONT TIRES DESPITE BEING RTATED AND BALANCED 2 TIMES DEALER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 29, 2018

“THIS CAR AT 20,000 MILES HAS HAD 2 SETS OF NEW TIRES SINCE NEW REPEATETED TRIPS TO SELLING DEALER FINALLY DEALER SAID THEY ALIGNED CAR 250FOR NEW FRONT TIRES AT WALMART 5000 MILES TIRE WORN TO HAVING A SOLITARY STRIP OF TREAD IN MIDDLE OF FRONT TIRES DESPITE BEING RTATED AND BALANCED 2 TIMES DEALER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 29, 2018

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage — common questions

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

The record is thin — 16 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2018 Mirage problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints), steering (2 complaints).

Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2018 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.