2018 Mitsubishi Mirage: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · 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 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact became aware from the side view mirror that the rear driver's side hubcap had detached from the wheel of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger's side and rear passenger's side hubcaps had also detached. An independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2026
“The srs sensor light came on and I have noticed a lot of other people have had this similar issue. I make sure the vehicle is maintained properly and taken to the shop when need be. When the srs sensor light came on, I had just started my car and the light refused to turn off.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mitsubishi mirage. While driving at night, the headlights failed to illuminate brightly. The contact stated that there was no way to adjust the distance of the lights. The vehicle was taken to edd kirby's adventure mitsubishi(400 w m. L. K. Blvd, chattanooga, tn 374402, (706) 278-1122) where it was determined that there was no recall; therefore, they could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. *jb”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the passenger's side without warning. The contact stated that after reducing speed and abruptly adjusting the steering wheel the vehicle regained normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 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 says this model known for eating tires and brakes really every 5-6000 miles”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2018
“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 vehicle was damaged and was towed to a body shop where the vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v686000 (19v330000) (air bags). The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was called at 888-648-7820 and no one answered the phone. The failure mileage was 6,502. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mitsubishi mirage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and the engine revved. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher mitsubishi (4047 okeechobee blvd, #200, west palm beach, fl 33409, 561-935-4302) where it was determined that the vehicle was performing as designed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags. 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.