2015 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a range of cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1978 until 2003 and again since 2012. The hatchback models produced between 1978 and 2003 were classified as subcompact cars, while the sedan and station wagon models, marketed prominently as the Mitsubishi Lancer, were the compact offerings. The liftback introduced in 1988 complemented the sedan as an additional compact offering, and the coupé of 1991 fitted in with the subcompact range. The current Mirage model is a subcompact hatchback and sedan and it replaces the Mitsubishi Colt sold between 2002 and 2012.
Nameplate history
The Mirage has a complicated marketing history, with a varied and much convoluted naming convention that differed substantially depending on the market. Mitsubishi used the Mirage name for all five generations in Japan, with all but the first series badged as such in the United States. However, other markets often utilized the name Mitsubishi Colt and sedan variants of the Mirage have been widely sold as the Mitsubishi Lancer—including in Japan where the two retailed alongside one another. In Japan, the Mirage was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
In the United States and Canada, the first four generations were sold through a venture with Chrysler as the Dodge Colt and the similar Plymouth-badged Champ and Colt. Later, the venture brought the Eagle Vista and Summit branded models which sold alongside the aforementioned. Confusingly, Chrysler has also offered an unrelated Dodge Lancer at various stages between the 1950s and 1980s. However, when DaimlerChrysler briefly controlled Mitsubishi through the DaimlerChrysler-Mitsubishi alliance from 2000 through to 2004, the license to the "Lancer" name was relinquished to Mitsubishi for usage in North America. Thus, after the fifth and final generation Mirage, replacement models in North America have adopted the new name.
Mitsubishi introduced replacements for the fifth series of Mirage, starting in 2000 with a new generation of Lancer—now larger, having moved up to the compact segment. Then in 2002, a subcompact five-door hatchback badged Colt globally became available. By 2003, the Mirage and its derivatives had been completely phased out of mainstream Japanese production. For the 2002-era Colt's replacement in 2012, Mitsubishi decided to resurrect the Mirage name internationally for a new sixth generation model.
With the rising popularity of boxy subcompact SUVs in Japan, the Mirage nameplate was used on a domestic market-only model called the Mirage Dingo, from 1999. The Dingo was facelifted in 2001 and canceled in 2003. However, New Zealand sold a very different Mirage from 2002—a rebadged Dutch-manufactured Mitsubishi Space Star labeled Mirage Space Star. This vehicle was not very popular and was discontinued in 2003.
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Common 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has been criticized for several common problems that have affected its ownership experience. Here are the most pressing issues based on complaints from owners:
- Transmission hesitation: Some owners of the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have reported transmission failure, with issues ranging from shifting hesitation to loss of acceleration.
- Faulty Bluetooth connection: Another common complaint is the inability of the infotainment system to remain connected to a user's smartphone. Owners say they can only reconnect by uninstalling the phone and reprogramming it from the beginning. This issue may be related to the brakes, as some owners have reported that their cars seem to drift and not drive straight. Tire problems seem to not have a remedy other than replacing them.
- Airbag recalls: The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) twice recalled the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage’s airbags. One recall was for a corroding airbag wiring connector, and the other was for a faulty restraint system control unit. Fortunately, the Mitsubishi remedied recalled examples free of charge.
Despite these issues, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has a relatively low average annual repair cost of $442, and its reliability is rated 4.5 out of 5.0, which is good for 7th out of 21 cars in the segment. However, there are many other model year Mitsubishi Mirages to choose from that have far fewer issues. Therefore, it is essential to weigh the pros and cons before purchasing the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage.
Is Mitsubishi Mirage a good car 2015?
There's a lot of engine noise no matter how fast you're going, and most of the interior materials are low in quality even for this fairly thrifty segment. For these reasons, we've given the Mirage an Edmunds "D" rating and strongly encourage shoppers to consider other choices in this price range.
What is the weakness of the Mitsubishi Mirage?
However, the weak, vibrating, and incredibly noisy three-cylinder engine provides sluggish acceleration, handling is clumsy, and the cabin is depressingly low-rent. Further lowering its standing is its poor score in the IIHS small-overlap crash test. The Mirage began as a small car with a jumpy, uncomfortable ride.
How many miles does a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage last?
How long do Mitsubishi Mirages last? Typically, a Mirage will survive 130,000-150,000 miles. Unfortunately, this means they aren't worth investing in if you find a used one with six digits on the odometer. Still, the Mirage might be the right choice for some people with proper care.
Is there a recall on 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Electrical system: Wiring
(MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015.
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Mirage problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Steering problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
The NHTSA has received 37 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-07
- VIN: ML32A3HJ4FH
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 does not come on at all with the first of 3 days the blower could be heard running at an extremely low speed. The vents at windshield and blower filter have remained free of obstruction and well maintained. The vent blower failure impacts safety to myself and others due to the inability to mitigating fogging on the windows which severely impacts visibility. The problem has not, as of yet, been addressed to my dealership/independent service center: Owner has extensive electronic & electrical background and is an expert troubleshooter. The harnesses at fuse panel and blower motor have been verified and appear proper and the fuse was not blown. I do not have a schematic of this electrical system and voltage at blower harness was not checked. (My thoughts on problem areas that may be impacting this safety concern whether it is an isolated case or widespread problem: Blower Motor - failed windings, thermal overload, bearings, and brushes/pitting as applicable. Vent Controller component failure. Wiring and harness issue.) I intend to bring this safety concern issue to manufacturer or dealership or independent service center as it is affordable. Symptoms: See first paragraph. The blower failure was 4 times at car start-up and once while driving.
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-15
- VIN: ML32A3HJ6FH
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 also has a Wheel Bearing problem. on the left side it is making a very huge humming noise and they do not want to give me a guarantee because they indicate that I am the second owner. of the vehicle and therefore they only gave me a guarantee up to 30,000 miles I want to report that this is a vehicle defect.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-08
- VIN: ML32A3HJ6FH
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 LOCK THE LEFT CALIPER. THEY REPAIRED A LEFT REAR CYLINDER AT THE TIME.
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-01
- VIN: ML32A3HJ6FH
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IN THE YEAR 2020 I TOOK IT FOR SERVICE BUT THEY DID NOT FIND THE PROBLEM THEN IN 2021 IN JANUARY I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE RUBBER ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE IS STICKING, THE SHAFT IS OVERHEATING, A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT AXLE WHICH IS NOT CONSTANT. EVERYTHING INDICATES THAT THEY ARE LOCKING THE PAD AND THEY INDICATE THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT I HAVE TO PAY ALL THE EXPENSES. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED AN EXCESS OF FUEL CONSUMPTION SINCE THE LAST SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT YOU RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER CABRERA BROTHER HATILLO CONSUMES MORE GASOLINE THAN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA IT WAS TESTED BECAUSE THEY RUN THE SAME MILES SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE CONSUMES MORE GASOLINE THAN WHAT WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS . $ 20.00 OF GAS AT 64.7 A LITER FULL TANK CAN ONLY RUN 255.7 MILES. I HAVE CHECKED IT FOR 2 WEEKS IT CONSUMES A LOT OF GASOLINE MORE THAN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-28
- VIN: ML32A3HJ5FH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO DRIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHEN THE CAR IS GOING STRAIGHT. IT ALSO OCCURS DURING TURNS.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-06
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN HE RUNS, THE FRONT CALIPER KNOCKS ON THE BRAKE AND LEAVES THE NOISE IN THE TWO FRONT CALIPER AS IF SOMETHING WAS LOOSE IN FRONT, THE TIRES WERE REMOVED AND THE CALIPER IS THE PROBLEM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-01
- VIN: ML32A3HJ2FH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I HAD TO MAKE COMPLETE SUDDEN STOP WHEN I HAD TO PUT ON THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID WRECK. I WAS IN THE FAST LANE AND WHEN I WENT TO START TO GO AGAIN IT DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTART IT. IF THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAN ITS NOT A GOOD ONE SINCE YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO GO IN THE FAST LANE. IT COULD OF RESULTED IN SOMEBODY TO WRECK IN THE BACK OF ME. I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER RESETTING AS RESULT OF I BELIEVE SPEED CONTROL ISSUE OR WHATEVER THE LAST RECALL WAS. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AT A DECENT SPEED WHEN I MADE SUDDEN STOP.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ML32A3HJ6FH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ON 3/8/2018, MY 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY A SIMI-TRUCK GOING 50 OR MORE MILES PER HOUR. YET, MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN LESS SEVERE, IF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ACCORDINGLY. I WAS NOT TOLD WHEN BUYING THE CAR OF ANY DEFECTS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR SENSORS. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN OPEN RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS STILL BEING RESEARCHED. I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS AS TO WHY MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. IT WAS JUST PUT IN AROUND THE TIME I BOUGHT MY CAR.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-13
- VIN: ML32A3HJ2FH
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: HAD A RECALL ON AIRBAGS AND AFTER THE RECALL THE SAFETY BELT SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT WORK.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-19
- VIN: ML32A4HJ4FH
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MAKING TURNS, OR TRAVELING DOWNHILL FIFTY FT BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MAKE A GULPING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAYWARD MITSUBISHI (25601 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXECU PAD SET FRONT BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,916.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-18
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: HI 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE IS A TERRIBLE CAR I FEEL UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR I HAD TO REPLACE FOR 5 TIRES I COMPLAINED TO THE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY ONLY SAYS IT'S PART OF IT IS WEAR AND TEAR I DIDN'T FIX MY BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW I HAVE TO BREAK CHANGE THE BRAKES IN THE BACK WE HAD THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND I'M HAVING SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH IT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ML32A4HJ0FH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR RUNNING RED LIGHT DRIVING AT/ABOVE 50MPH NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED @ TIME OF ACCIDENT
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-12
- Components: STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I DON'T FEEL SAFE MY CAR, IN 2 YEARS I HAD REPLACE BRAKES 2 TIMES NEXT REPLACE THE BRAKES.NOW STRING DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT. I HAD REPLACE TRIES 5 TIMES TWO THE TRIES ARE BRAND NEW . THE COMPANY TELL IT IS TREATS THIS UNACCEPTABLE. AND TRIE
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ML32A3HJ0FH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON A PATCH OF BLACK ICE AND STRUCK A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V686000 (AIR BAGS) AFTER THE COLLISION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-02
- VIN: ML32A3HJ7FH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR AND WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR AWHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (ALBANY MITSUBISHI, 1000 E OGLETHROPE BLVD, ALBANY,GA, 31705) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CELL FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE BATTERY WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY OF 2017 FROM THE SAME DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWAITING FEEDBACK FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,260.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-14
- VIN: ML32A3HJ2FH
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IS THERE A WIND STANDARD FOR VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS? I KNOW WHENEVER THERE IS WIND ON INTERSTATE NO MATTER WHAT STRENGTH THIS VEHICLE STRUGGLES THROUGH IT. NOT SURE BODY IS DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR HIGHWAY WHERE THERE IS ALWAYS WIND. I'M HAVING HARD TIME KEEPING CONTROL OF IT AND KEEPING FROM ACCIDENT SINCE I'M BLOWN EASILY AWAY. ALSO IT SHOULDN'T MATTER WHETHER WINDOWS OR DOWN OR NOT. CAR SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE ALL CONDITIONS. I KNOW WIND IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH BUT THIS VEHICLE SEEMS VERY TOUGH TO HANDLE IN IT. I WAS DRIVING 1998 FORD TAURUS AND HIT WIND BUT DIDN'T HAVE THIS MUCH DIFFICULTY DRIVING IN WIND. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS A WIND SAFETY STANDARD ON VEHICLES AND IF NOT SHOULD THERE BE ONE. I KNOW I PUT TODAYS DATE ON WHEN IT HAPPENED BUT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WIND DANGER ON MANY DATES SINCE HAVING VEHICLE IN A MONTH AND A HALF.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: ML32A3HJ6FH
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE PREVIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. UPDATED 05/31/17*LJ UPDATED 10/18/2017 *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ML32A4HJ3FH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND THERE WAS NOTHING REMARKABLE ABOUT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED SPONTANEOUSLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY IN VERY LITTLE TIME, CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING AFTER ONLY A FEW SECONDS. THE CAR TRAVELED A VERY SHORT DISTANCE BUT WITNESSES SAID THAT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AS IT APPROACHED THE BUILDING. THE DRIVER HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO DUE TO THE VELOCITY ITHE CAR WAS TRAVELING. THE CRASH WAS NOT DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED VERY SERIOUS INJURIES AND WAS HOSPITALIZED. THE DRIVER WILL NEED EXTENSIVE REHABILITATION. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE CRASH OCCURRED IN THE AFTERNOON.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-10
- VIN: ML32A3HJ6FH
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT LUNGED FORWARD AND JERKED VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WAS CONCERN THAT THE LOW REVERSE BRAKE COULD RE-ENGAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500.
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-30
- VIN: ML32A4HJ7FH
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON FULL, THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STAYING IN THE LANE AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ML32A3HJXFH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AT FULL SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A RAVINE AND CRASHED INTO TREES. THE CONTACT LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND WAS AWAKENED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, BOTH KNEES, CHEST, AND LOWER BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,809.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ML32A48J7F8
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED JAW, KNEE, SHOULDER, AND OTHER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE CRASH SCENE TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ UPDATED 09/29/16.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-13
- VIN: ML32A4HJ6FH
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM CONCERNS: I CAN TURN OFF THE CAR WHILE THE CAR IS IN GEAR BY PUSHING THE START BUTTON. I TESTED THIS IN MY DRIVEWAY MOVING SLOW IN REVERSE, THEN AGAIN MOVING SLOW IN DRIVE.I TRIED THIS BECAUSE A FRIEND ASKED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS HAPPENING. THE START BUTTON ONLY WORKS IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED. I HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS AS MORE CARS ARE USING THIS TECHNOLOGY,
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: ML32A3HJOHH
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A HONDA FIT THAT IS RECALLED.HONDA SET ME UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO GET A FREE RENTAL. THE RENTAL A MITSUBISHI MIRAGE HAS A BAD VIN #. I CANNOT GET ANY INFO ON IT? ALSO, THE SO CALLED FREE RENTAL ENTERPRISE WANTED 50 DOLLARS FOR WHATEVER, WITCH I SHOULD HAVE NEVER DONE, MAX OUT THAT CARD. I NEED TO FIND OUT ABOUT THIS CAR, AND SUE BOTH PARTIES VIN#[XXX] THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- 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.
- Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- 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.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
- 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.
Negative 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage car reviews
Positive 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage car reviews
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This car is fantastic for basic transportation. After adjusting my driving habits from a 300 Hp ride to a 74 Hp economy car, I have no complaints. It's important to remember that all cars have different handling characteristics and should be driven accordingly. While this car is capable of doing just over 100mph, I recommend keeping it under 75mph. I added some spring stiffness blocks to the rear springs and the handling improved significantly. I find it surprising that the professional ratings are lower than consumers. Perhaps they are out of touch or do not have realistic expectations when it comes to basic transportation.
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This car may not be for everyone, but it is a great option for those seeking a reliable and basic vehicle. Don't be swayed by the opinions of so-called 'professional' and 'expert' reviewers. Not everyone desires all the bells and whistles, and some of us even view them as a negative. If you're someone who prefers a car with intuitive controls and doesn't require a touch screen to operate every system, then this car is definitely worth considering. My girlfriend's old car was in need of constant repairs, and when three major issues arose at once, the cost of fixing them would have been double the value of the car. It was time to move on and get her a new car. She wanted a basic small subcompact, and after researching several options, we found that the Kia Rio was the best fit. While I thought the low cost, features, and warranty of the Kia Rio were great, she was more interested in the car's intuitive controls and smooth manual transmission. We didn't test drive the automatic/CVT model, but the manual transmission model drove smoothly and had plenty of power. Some reviews categorize this car as sluggish, but that may be due to the automatic/CVT transmission option. The engine is TIMING CHAIN driven, which is almost unheard of in a cheap 3 cylinder car like this one, and has variable valve timing, producing a nice flat torque curve. The car can comfortably seat four adults without bogging down with the extra weight.You wouldn't want to take a long vacation in this car with four people, but there is enough room for a suitcase or two in the back hatch. You could also fit several file boxes back there. The car has one of the longest warranties in the industry, meeting or exceeding that of Kia/Hyundai in every category. It is also great on gas, getting around 36 mpg in town and 48-50 mpg on the highway. I suspect this might improve as the engine breaks in more. This little guy has plenty of power. I drove it home on the interstate and it didn't slow down on even some pretty large hills. I was maintaining speed and passing trucks in 5th gear without even really pushing it. The
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I recently surprised the rental car company by requesting the Mirage for my 5-day vacation to the Bay Area. I was curious to see for myself what the real story was with this car, especially after noticing the discrepancy between professional and consumer reviews. Plus, I'm a fan of basic, high MPG transportation. My car was a silver DX with black interior and the CVT automatic and not much else. Despite the challenging, pothole-filled winding roads, the Mirage held up well during my trip over highway 17 to Santa Cruz and back to San Jose. The little 3 had decent power and the CVT did a good job of keeping it in the power band. It also has a wonderfully tight turning radius which makes low speed driving in cramped spaces a joy. Although it's not ideal for higher speed corners, it's quite alright if you're not in a hurry. I also took the car on a longish trip up to the North Bay and it performed admirably, keeping up with the swift Bay Area traffic without fuss. In all, I covered 200 miles and got 40MPG as measured at the pump on fill up. The Mirage is an honest little car with personality. If you're not out to impress people or want to make an anti-flashy statement, it's definitely worth a look. Were I shopping for an inexpensive car, I'd give it serious consideration. I hope it's a success for Mitsu.Cheap gas won't last indefinitely, but when it inevitably goes up again, this car could still be a rock star.
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I came across several reviews by official car rating companies that were relatively poor, but I also found some relatively positive ratings by consumers. After considering both, I decided to trust the consumers and I am so glad I did. I absolutely love my Mitsubishi and I am very happy with my purchase. Although it is not a luxury car and I won't be winning any interstate races with it, it is perfect for my 60-mile daily commute to work. I have been incredibly impressed with the gas mileage, consistently getting 45 miles per gallon even on dirt and back roads. Living in Vermont, I was initially concerned about driving in the weather, but I have had no major issues. While it may not be the best in the snow, it certainly isn't bad either. As for the acceleration, I disagree with the negative reviews. I have had plenty of power and acceleration for the type of driving I do, even on hills. I am impressed with the 3-cylinder engine, despite it being a little noisy while driving. However, I usually listen to music while driving, so I don't even notice it. By the way, the stereo system is very nice. If you are looking for an inexpensive car with incredible gas mileage and plenty of power despite the small engine, I highly recommend this car.
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I also read the professional reviews, and then decided to watch MOTORWEEK's review of this car on YouTube. They have been honestly reviewing cars for over 30 years, and even they had some qualms about this car. However, their review completely changed my mind! This is one awesome little car! I absolutely love my KIWI GREEN little Kermit! For a 3-cylinder car, it has plenty of pep! The fuel economy is nothing short of spectacular! I have never owned a car that got 40(+) mpg, especially not in city driving. It fits everywhere, and for the price with the rebates plus the warranty & Mitsubishi's reliability, you cannot go wrong! I just cannot figure out why people go with other Japanese car companies when this is Japan's real secret!! The handling is fine, and the ride is fairly smooth. The car easily fits my 2 dogs, 2 kids, me & my wife. For the price of the DE, the car is well-equipped with A/C w/auto control, A/T, Tilt, AM/FM CD, Blue Tooth, Electric Remote Mirrors, P/S, P/B, ABSP/W, 7 airbags, plus so much more!! The Mirage is anything but a mirage...you won't go wrong!!!
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Adelbert Fadel 2024-07-25
Nothing fancy. Just good economical transportation. Great in the city. Very easy to turn around and fit into any parking spot.
Walton Batz 2024-02-24
undefinedThe car's eco mode can cause some lurching when it shuts off, which can make braking difficult. Unfortunately, there is no option to turn off the eco mode. Additionally, the 165/65/r14 tire size is an uncommon size, making them more difficult and expensive to find. While switching to a 175/65/r14 tire may save some money, it can cause the car to shake quite a bit on the highway. The car's 3-cylinder engine can cause acceleration to lag when running the A/C, so it's best to avoid using it and opt for open windows instead. The hub caps are flimsy plastic and can easily get scratched up, so it's recommended to leave them off. Overall, this car is a reliable and affordable option for getting from point A to point B, especially considering the new engine was covered under warranty. However, it's not the best choice for extended road trips on highways due to inconsistent acceleration and braking. As a result, it may be worth considering a Yaris or Micra for future purchases.
Jaime Kautzer 2024-02-08
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the Mirage's CVT transmission. I've found that I get the best gas mileage (48 MPG!) when I stay at 55 mph or less. I've noticed that using cruise control at freeway speeds of 65+ mph or on mild to steep hills can cause the RPM's to go over 4500 and instantly kill your gas mileage. In fact, I've seen my gas mileage drop as low as 30 MPG at speeds of 65 mph. Personally, I wish I had bought the 5-speed instead. Overall, I think the Mirage is a great car and reminds me of everything the Geo Metro should have been. Thanks for listening!