2019 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage over 8 years — 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Mirage years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 5), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2018 Mirage has 10 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2020 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.
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 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"THE WIRES IN THE REAR NEAR FUEL PUMP HAVE DEGRADED CAUSING THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE.. UPON INSPECTION THE WIRES ARE FRAYED AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZAARD AS ITS AT THE FUEL PUMP I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON…"
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"On [XXX], I was traveling back to Colorado from Missouri. The weather conditions turned poor while I was traveling just west of Topeka, Kansas. I lowered my speed to below the speed limit and continued. At one point,…"
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"Air bags didn't deploy after impact in crash. Safety of driver was put at severe risk due to such malfunction of deployment of air bags. Vehicle has been inspected by the police and the insurance company. There were no…"
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"So after my car at about 2,000 miles on it my front strut mounts gave out I had them inspected and was told that they were bad the car was practically brand new I was having a lot of noise coming from the front end and…"
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"My 2019 mirage kept shutting off at random times. Although it started right back at first now it won't start at all. I was driving and with no warning my car shuts off and I'm on a pretty busy highway and I have to…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 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 |
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| 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 | 36 | 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
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 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage over 8 years — 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Mirage years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 5), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Mirage has 10 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2020 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.
Has the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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.