2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage holds 28 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 6 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 Headlights.

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 Air bags (14 of 28), then Electrical system (4) and Engine (4). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 9 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Mirage has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 10 complaints, 3 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

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 2017 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 exterior lighting, headlights 2016-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 16V675000

Summary 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."

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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.

Complaints by component (28 total)

Air bags

Electrical system

Engine

Speed control

Exterior lighting

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Seat belts

Service brakes

Equipment

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

"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. I was traveling at…"
Air bags · filed 2023-11-09
"The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that after she took her sleep medication, she was unaware that she had gotten into her vehicle. The contact stated that while driving asleep at an…"
Air bags · filed 2023-04-21
"This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-04-20
"The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later…"
Seat belts, Speed control, Service brakes · filed 2023-03-29
"IN ON ABOUT 2018 DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED WITH WINDOW IN DOWN POSITION ON INTERSTATE IN THUNDERSTORM CAUSING LOW VISIBILITY AND RAIN AND SOME HAIL TO ENTER. DEALER CHANGED OR REPAIRED. THEN ABOUT 08/10/20 THE…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2021-02-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD	4 stars	4 stars	4 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	37	43	39 MPG	$1650
Mirage	1.2L, 3-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	33	41	36 MPG	$1800
Mirage G4	1.2L, 3-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	33	40	35 MPG	$1850
Mirage G4	1.2L, 3-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	35	42	37 MPG	$1750

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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Mirage has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 10 complaints, 3 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage been recalled?

The 2017 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is 36.8 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.