2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 35 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.
Electrical system
26% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
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My name is [xxx]. And I am requiring about the safer car recall.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-23
Also filed under Air bags and engine
While parked in the driveway consumer made an attempt to start the vehicle. Consumer heard several clicks coming from the engine compartment. After two unsuccessful attempts to start, it started on the third attempt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-17
Power train
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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Does not shift into reverse all the time and takes quite a while to get it to work also in 2ND has problems. Dt
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09
Suspension
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing front and macpherson strut.
Service brakes
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-11-26Engine and engine cooling01V340001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage.…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
- Recall 01V340001 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.