2014 Mitsubishi Mirage

● Typical for this model
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:41.983Z

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
44
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 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 1997: 74 complaints 1998: 43 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 35 complaints 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2014: 44 complaints 2014 44 2015: 39 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 15 complaints 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 1 complaint 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 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 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2014: 44 complaints 2014 44 2015: 39 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 15 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 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 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2014: 44 complaints 2014 44 2015: 39 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 15 complaints 2017 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024

2014: 44 complaints

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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
20212
20222
20243

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

36% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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On April 18, 2014 only 2 months after purchasing their brand new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage my parents were hit head on after a person swerved into their lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-10

Also filed under Engine and structure

Service brakes

25% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

18% · 8 reports
CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Engine caught on fire parked and not running in my driveway

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-26

Also filed under Electrical system and structure

Suspension

11% · 5 reports

Electrical system

11% · 5 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2015-11-05Air bags15V594000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

  2. R
    2016-02-02Air bags, electrical system15V815000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

  3. R
    2017-11-10Air bags17V686000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V594000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V815000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 17V686000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
3 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.