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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls & problems

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage has 2 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints15filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsOct 30, 2017

Air bags

Recall 17V68600083,555 vehicles

Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Exterior lightingSep 19, 2016

Headlights

Recall 16V675000587 vehicles

Problem
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. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.4%
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Mirage

39mpg combined
City / highway37 / 43 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,700/year to fuel

Mirage

36mpg combined
City / highway33 / 41 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Air bags640546,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3000—
Electrical system300040,000 mi
Engine2000—
Unknown or other2000—
Service brakes2000—
Power trainAutomatic transmission1000—
Exterior lighting1000—
Seat belts1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.