This page covers 4 recalls, 15 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage.
36–39 mpg combined
6–6.5 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The most prominent pattern in 2017 Mirage complaints centers on airbag non-deployment. Multiple owners report being in front-end collisions at highway or city speeds where the airbags did not deploy, with at least some of those incidents resulting in significant vehicle damage. Vehicle speed control draws the next-highest complaint volume, where owners describe the car unexpectedly losing power or going into a reduced-power state, sometimes accompanied by warning lights appearing later than the drivability symptoms began. Engine complaints are isolated but include a reported sudden loss of power with loud mechanical noise followed by the vehicle dying on the shoulder. A single report also describes the brake pedal sinking to the floor at city speeds, with the condition proving intermittent and undiagnosed under warranty.
15
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage has 4 recalls, the most serious being an airbag system that can shut itself off after sensing vibrations from rough roads or a flat tire, leaving no airbags available to deploy in a crash.
When the airbag control unit misreads those vibrations as a sensor fault, it disables the entire restraint system and triggers the SRS warning light on the dashboard. At that point, neither the driver nor passenger airbags will fire in a collision, removing a key layer of crash protection. This applies to both the hatchback and the Mirage G4 sedan.
The remaining two recalls both involve High Intensity Discharge headlamps on vehicles where the horizontal aim lockout clips were not properly secured during assembly. Because those clips are missing or loose, the headlights can shift horizontally from their correct aim, either narrowing the cone of light in front of the driver or pointing directly into the eyes of oncoming traffic. Both outcomes raise the risk of a nighttime collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The airbag control module may misinterpret vibrations from rough roads or flat tires as a system fault, causing the airbag system to shut off. The SRS warning light turns on, and airbags won't deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the airbag control unit software to prevent the module from mistaking vibrations for system faults.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag system's internal acceleration sensor can misread vibrations from rough roads or a flat tire as a malfunction, causing the air bags to disable and not deploy during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software at no cost to restore proper air bag function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The horizontal adjustment lockout clips on the HID headlamps may not be properly secured, allowing the headlights to shift out of alignment.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
HID headlamps may be adjustable horizontally when they should be fixed. This can reduce your vehicle's visibility or glare other drivers at night, increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlamps and secure the horizontal adjustment clips to prevent movement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
