Hatchback · Gas
Mitsubishi Mirage 2014-2024 (6th gen)
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- Price
- $12,995–$18,000
- MPG
- 39
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
Rock-bottom price, 39 MPG, and simple mechanicals earn it a place as basic transportation, as long as you never ask its 78 horses to hurry.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 4 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +6 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $1,650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 82% of cars we track.
17.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 6% of other hatchbacks we track.
Surprisingly usable space for its tiny footprint; 17.1 cu ft behind the rear seats is decent.
78 hp and a moaning CVT make it one of the slowest new cars sold; steering and grip match.
Basic equipment, though later years added a touchscreen with CarPlay - rare at the price.
Three-cylinder thrum, thin seats, and pronounced road noise define the experience.
Typical resale value for a hatchback.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls8 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
8 recalls · 3 common complaint areas across 2015–2018
- Airbags — 13 complaints (2017)
- Recall — Airbags (2018)
- Airbags — 8 complaints (2015)
2024
No recorded issues.
2023
No recorded issues.
2022
No recorded issues.
2021
No recorded issues.
2020
No recorded issues.
2019
No recorded issues.
2018
- RecallAirbags17V686000
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 er
- RecallAir bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module19V330000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction an
- Complaint clusterAirbags8 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
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 HAD JUST STARTED MY CAR AND THE LIGHT REFUSED TO TURN OFF.
2017
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights16V675000
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 lo
- RecallAirbags17V686000
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 er
- RecallAir bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module19V330000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction an
- Complaint clusterAirbags13 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
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 approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front ra
2016
- RecallAirbags17V686000
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 er
2015
- RecallAirbags: frontal; electrical system: wiring15V815000
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
- RecallAirbags17V686000
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 er
- Complaint clusterAirbags8 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Recall # SR-17-006 was repaired. It appears as open on website.
- Complaint clusterBrakes7 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering5 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO DRIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHEN THE CAR IS GOING STRAIGHT. IT ALSO OCCURS DURING TURNS.
Cost to own$13,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$12,995–$18,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
36
Highway MPG
42
Combined MPG
39
Horsepower
78 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
17.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
47 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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