MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mitsubishi Mirage

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:17.617Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Mirage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 73 complaints 1994: 60 complaints 1994 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 74 complaints 1998: 43 complaints 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 35 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2014: 44 complaints 2015: 39 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 15 complaints 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
1994: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
19873
19888
19896
199033
199138
199215
199373
199460
199570
199628
199774
199843
199957
200035
200131
20025
201444
201539
20161
201715
201810
20195
20201
20211
20222
20243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 37%

37% of complaints: air bags — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY BOYFRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WHEN I HAD TO COME TO A QUICK STOP. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY AIRBAG ENABLED, WHEN I WAS ABLE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I WAS 5FT AWAY FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031130

HIT PATCH OF ICE SLID UNDER SEMI HIT DOLLIE SUPPORT BAR AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950322

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT FROM A FRIENDS BIRTHDAY. AT APPROX. 1:20AM I WAS DRIVING NORTH IN NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE LOCATED IN WAYNE, NJ 07470.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140714

DRIVER LOST CONTROL AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENABLED, CAR FREEWHEELED AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO UTILITY POLE. DRIVE CRUSHED UP DASHBOARD WITH SEVERE LIFE THREATENING INJURIES IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140402

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, ALSO FALSE DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUFFERING CUTS/BRUISES/SWELLING. "DUP: SEE 957419". *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950302

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 60
I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19980527 — PE (closed 19990316)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

I 19990316 — EA (closed 20000530)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2001 ● 1990 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.