2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
6 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubushi Mirage. The contact stated that she had a crash. The vehicle hit a deer directly at 55 MPH and the impact pushed the radiator into the engine. None of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-04
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the front of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained back pains that required medical attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-02
Vehicle speed control
3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Electrical system
3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.
Engine
2 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-10-03Exterior lighting16V675000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
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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
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V675000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 17V686000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2017 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
- 2 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.