2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 3 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 1 recall on file, including Air bags.

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 (4 of 10), then Speed control (2) and Steering (2). The most filings arrived in 2019 (4 of 10). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Mirage has 28 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2019 has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Air bags

Speed control

Steering

Wheels

Engine

Exterior lighting

Powertrain

Service brakes

Suspension

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact became aware from the side view mirror that the rear driver’s side hubcap had detached from the wheel of the vehicle.…"
Wheels · filed 2026-06-17
"The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 - 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. Additionally,…"
Speed control, Engine · filed 2023-12-22
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REDUCING SPEED AND…"
Steering · filed 2020-11-18
"THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SIMILAR ISSUE. I MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS MAINTAINED PROPERLY AND TAKEN TO THE SHOP WHEN NEED BE. WHEN THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, I…"
Air bags · filed 2020-03-27
"WHEN HAVING TO BRAKE WITH ANY SUDDENNESS AT ALL, I MET TWO EXTREMES. THEY EITHER ENGAGED SO ABRUPTLY EVERYTHING WAS THROWN FORWARD, OR THEY FAILED TO ENGAGE ENOUGH. SUDDEN- I DESCRIBE THIS TYPE OF BRAKING AS WHEN BEING…"
Air bags, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2019-10-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2018 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	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	33	41	36 MPG	$1800
Mirage	1.2L, 3-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	37	43	39 MPG	$1650
Mirage G4	1.2L, 3-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	35	41	37 MPG	$1750
Mirage G4	1.2L, 3-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	33	40	35 MPG	$1850

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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

What are common problems with a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Mirage has 28 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2019 has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage been recalled?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 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.