MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage

● Typical for this model
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:11.708Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Mirage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 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 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 74 complaints 1998: 43 complaints 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 35 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 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
2001: 31 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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23%

23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH 1994 FORD EXPLORER. BOTH VEHICLES ESTIMATED TO BE TRAVELING 35 MILES PER HOUR. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN 2001 MITSUBISHI. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030217

WHILE CONSUMER WAS STANDING STILL AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 30 MPH.. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN, AND STOPPED AFTER HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010817

TIRES 3%

3% of complaints: tires — 1 distinct report on file.

SUSPENSION 3%

3% of complaints: suspension — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20011126 — engine and engine cooling

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. COMPON

Campaign 01V340001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V340001 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1990 ● 2000 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

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