MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mitsubishi Mirage

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1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:16.851Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Mirage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1994: 62 complaints 1994 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 74 complaints 1998: 43 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 35 complaints 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2014: 44 complaints 2015: 39 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 15 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
1996: 28 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
19873
19888
19896
199034
199138
199215
199373
199462
199570
199628
199774
199843
199957
200035
200131
20025
201444
201539
20161
201715
201810
20195
20201
20211
20222
20243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

12 of 28 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG IN FRONTAL COLLISION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960311

I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR FROM DAY ONE. IT HAS ALWAYS USED OIL, HAVING TO ADD MORE OIL ALL THE TIME EVEN THOUGH I DUE AN OIL CHANGE ON REGULAR BASIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

Also filed under WHEELS and VISIBILITY

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN

4 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
WHEELS

2 of 28 total reports mention: wheels.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1996 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 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 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.