2000 Mitsubishi Mirage: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (24% of complaints); the 2002 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I am the original owner of this vehicle. During the last state inspection I was told and shown the cross member bar is starting to rust. In researching cross member bars with Mitsubishi this seems to be an ongoing problem with their vehicles. I would like them to replace this part on my vehicle, too, since there is a current recall on cross member bars on later vehicles and models.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2024
“My name is [xxx]. And I am requiring about the safer car recall.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2015
“My entire back tail lights, side lights, and dash lights failed and due to this another driver bumped my vehicle because my lights went totally out as I was driving and I could not see anything on the dash and it was night time when this happened, they worked before I entered my vehicle. My headlights are very dim as well since the incident and I cannot adjust them from inside. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2013
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“Odometer, gas, temperature gauges stopped functioning... You don't know how fast you going you don't know how much more gas left in your tank... On jun 8, 2007 I'm on my way home the level on my gas stuck on half I though it's really half full but its not & I ran out of gas about less than a mile away from my home. What if it happened on the freeway. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2007
“My car was having a starting issue for the past year and a half. I took it to the original dealer (nemet), mitsubishi, pep boys, and sears. Eveyone told me the car was fine. Yet, the car contined to not start 3 days a week. Recelty I am told it is an electrical issue which after research I have found can cause the car to smoke and ignite. I told this to mitsubishi (corporation and star dealership) and both told me all they could do is put me in to another car which ment another 5 year pay off. I am ata loss with waht to do.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2005
“I first started noticing that my dashboard lights werent coming on, but was unaware that my parking lights were also directly affected by this. Then while traveling down the expressway another motorest continuously kept flashing his lilghts at me from behind. Now it was dark so I thought that something major was wrong. I pulled over to notice that my tail lights werent on as well as my parking lights . So I took my car to a friend who works on foreign cars and he tested everything but couldnt find a problem. I am wondering if there has ever been a problem with this before, and if there is something that we over looked. If so please contact me: e_heeg@yahoo.com , thank you.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2005
“The passenger side door hinge has collapsed, because it was not aligned. The driver side door is beginning to do the same thing. At this time no one can sit on the passenger's side.*ak the opening and closing of both doors is consistent with average / normal use. Passenger side door can not be closed from the inside as it need to be lifted and closed at the same time. *eh.......*ak *jb *bf”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2004
“While parked in the driveway consumer made an attempt to start the vehicle. Consumer heard several clicks coming from the engine compartment. After two unsuccessful attempts to start, it started on the third attempt. Before the vehicle could be put in gear consumer saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. Consumer was able to remove passengers from vehicle before the entire engine compartment was consumed by fire. Fire department extinguished the fire, but was unable to pinpoint the cause. The dealer and the manufacturer were informed of the problem. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2003
“When the consumer tried to avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle hit a street divider and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2003
“Tires are getting balled in front, and rear looks fine. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated that front struts were leaking. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BOLT IS TIGHTENED. FOR THOSE BOLTS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT AND PULLEY WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR ANY INDICATION OF DAMAGE. COMPONENTS SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED AND THE BOLT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most complained-about area is electrical system (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 58,500 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. 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.