1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
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.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1996
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 28 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
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.
Show complaint excerpts
No deployment of driver and passenger air bag in frontal collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-11
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, 2004-04-22
Also filed under Wheels and visibility
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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.
Wheels
2 of 28 total reports mention: wheels.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1996 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.