Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

1995 Mitsubishi Mirage

◆ Worse than typical

1995 Mitsubishi Mirage
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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: 70
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

1995: 70 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	0
1986	1
1987	3
1988	8
1989	6
1990	34
1991	38
1992	15
1993	73
1994	62
1995	70
1996	28
1997	74
1998	43
1999	57
2000	35
2001	31
2002	5
2014	44
2015	39
2016	1
2017	15
2018	10
2019	5
2020	1
2021	2
2022	2
2024	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

53% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-23

Front end collision, air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-23

Driver involved in accident and drivers air bag did not deploy and wearing seat belts but still forehead hit windshield. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-05

Service brakes

17% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Suspension

7% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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1995Complaint volume 70 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 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…

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.

Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 37 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.