1995 Mitsubishi Mirage: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 70 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (50% of complaints); the 1996 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi mirage. The contact was involved in a crash with another vehicle. His vehicle was completely destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy; however, the air bag light indicated that they were activated. The contact has a copy of the police report. He has not notified the manufacturer. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 123,468.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2007
“1. Rear-end collision. There were no visual or mechanical defects observed before or after the accident. When vehicle was struck from behind. While stopped, the seat sounded as though it zipped through the gears in the chair and the backrest at the same time, leaving the backrest locked in the recline position. I was thrown backward and the seat belt extended all the way out and wrapped around my right leg just above the kneecap injuring my back and neck. I feel that I should not have been injured had the seat not failed. *jb”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2006
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“While driving about 30-35 mph the vehicle rear ended another vehicle yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer was not injured. *nlm”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2003
“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 traffic and get off the freeway. I immediately turned off the vehicle and ran to a safe distance. Within a minutes the interior was fully engulfed in flames. When the fire department arrived the car was a total loss. See pictures at www.studentsavior.com/carpics.htm. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2002
“While driving, vehicle lost oil, dealer replaced leaking cylinder head gasket. On another occasion, vehicle lost all power, suddenly shutting off. Dealer replaced distributor to correct condition. *ak *tt”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2002
“Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street and veered into another vehicle, and hit vehicle. She was leaning forward and her head hit windshield.upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak *slc”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2001
“While driving at 35 to45 mph, another driver pulled in front of consumer, consumer hit other driver's rear door and tire, and none of consumers frontal airbags deployed.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2001
“Consumer had transmission tested & it came up on the diagnostic reading that vehicle doesn't take 3rd & 4th gear. From reverse to drive vehicle will skip & fall into neutral. Dealer couldn't figure out what was wrong.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2000
“Air conditioning doesn't work. Mechanic at dealership told consumer that compressor clip broke, and air conditioner blows out hot air. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · May 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 36 of these complaints and injuries in 27 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most complained-about area is air bags (50% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 151,679 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.