2017 Mitsubishi Mirage: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front ran a red light and collided with my vehicle.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2023
“The driver seatbelt doesn't lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn't come on til way later after the car wouldn't work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it's on neutral but in reality it's in drive. Please help!! I don't even know who can look at my car.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2023
“Twice about 6 months apart driving city speeds the brake pedal has gone to the floor, a quick pump and everything is good but it scares you to death! Nothing can be found wrong and its still under warranty?”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2020
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubushi mirage. The contact stated that she had a crash. The vehicle hit a deer directly at 55 mph and the impact pushed the radiator into the engine. None of the air bags deployed. The contact was taken to the hospital with injuries to her neck and back. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was being diagnosed at a body shop. The insurance company choose where they could determine whether it would be fixed or totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 47,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2019
“On may 30th this car was in the shop at la porte mitsubishi for another issue. They never said anything about the april 29, 2019 recall about the airbag sensor. I have not received any notice or call about this recall. I found out about this recall from my son and myself looking on this site about it.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2019
“In on about 2018 drivers side window motor failed with window in down position on interstate in thunderstorm causing low visibility and rain and some hail to enter. Dealer changed or repaired. Then about 08/10/20 the window motor failed again. Soon afterwards the front passenger side window motor failed causing electrical smell / smoke to engulf car interior. I've tried mulitple times for mitsubishi to reply. Today,. A spoke person told me I need to take the car into the dealership for inspection. Note:. I can hear the motor on driver's window when pushing the up/ down button.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2019
“Lost of acceleration or sudden acceleration, hello, I purchased this mitsubishi mirage 2017, and I drove it for 2000 miles. I have noticed the lost of acceleration or sometimes sudden acceleration without pressing the accelerator. I am reporting my mitsubishi to be on the safe side, and I am asking if this problem can be a trigger for a recall about this car. I wanted to stop for a stop sign, but the car did a sudden accelerate, and I had to press the brakes hard. I had 3 passengers in the car, and the acceleration was losing power, and I had to drive my car very slow. But when I dropped the passengers, the car was driving fine.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi mirage. While driving approximately 25 mph, the front of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained back pains that required medical attention. A police report was filed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was notified to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified after the crash to determine if they could investigate the air bag failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. *tt consumer stated air bag did not deploy. VIN is not valid. Updated 11/27/18*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi mirage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, hesitate, and stall after the accelerator pedal was released. The manufacturer and local dealer (high point mitsubishi, 2411 north main st., high point, nc) were both notified of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 25,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2018
“I brought my car in 08/29 2017 new..in 03/15/2018 my speed control begin to be come hard to be shift in to drive and park and reverse while car is in park stationary”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.
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.
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.
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Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. 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.