2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has 39 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Mirage years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Air bags and Wiring.

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (13 of 39), then Air bags (8) and Steering (5). Those filings include 9 that report a crash and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Mirage has 44 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2016 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall Air bags 2017-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 17V686000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, wiring 2015-12-04 · NHTSA campaign 15V815000

Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.

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. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.

Complaints by component (39 total)

Service brakes

Air bags

Steering

Speed control

Suspension

Wheels

Electrical system

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Structure

Engine

Seat belts

Tires

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"My car Vibrates drastically, can see it while im looking at the engine. I can feel it in the car from the floor all way up to my steering wheel. It can be made available for an inspection upon request. Im worried parts…"
Engine · filed 2026-02-14
"Recall # SR-17-006 was repaired. It appears as open on website."
Air bags · filed 2025-11-20
"Vent Blower failure: Past 4 months on 4 occasions vent blower intermittently would not come on but would come back on after 15 to 30 minutes, approximately. The last 3 days of vehicle operation the vent blower motor…"
Visibility and wipers · filed 2022-04-09
"mirage 2015 DL Automatic trasmission CVT, The rubber on the driver's left side has a buzzing sound, the caliper was replaced. CV Axle was replaced. Left side By manufacturer's warranty. on that side of the left side and…"
Suspension, Powertrain · filed 2021-10-13
"IN AUGUST 2020, THE BUS BEGAN TO LOCK THE LEFT CALIPER OF THE FRONT RUBBER, WHICH TOOK THE DEALER CABRERA HERMANOS IN ARECIBO PR. AND THEY DID NOT FIND THE NOISE BUT THEY DID NOT AND AT THE HOUR THE BUS CONTINUES TO…"
Service brakes · filed 2021-04-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Mirage	1.2L, 3-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	36	42	39 MPG	$1650
Mirage	1.2L, 3-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	33	41	36 MPG	$1800

Specs and fitment

Sixth generation hatchback, 2014–present

Body styles Hatchback

Oil 0W-20 (1.2L three-cylinder) , 3.2 qt capacity

Tire size 165/65R14

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V-686 covers certain 2014-2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles: the internal acceleration sensor in the SRS electronic control unit can misinterpret vibrations, which may cause the air bags not to deploy as intended in a crash. Dealers replace the SRS ECU.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

What are common problems with a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (13 of 39), then Air bags (8) and Steering (5). Those filings include 9 that report a crash and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage been recalled?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is 37.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Mitsubishi Mirage use?

The 1.2L three-cylinder is commonly specified with 0W-20 and about 3.2 qt with filter.

What tire size is on the Mirage?

Factory fitment is 165/65R14 on typical U.S. Mirage hatchbacks; confirm on the tire placard.

Did Mitsubishi recall Mirage air bag control units?

Recall 17V-686 covers certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles where the SRS ECU acceleration sensor may misread vibrations and affect air bag deployment; dealers replace the SRS ECU.