2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
44
Complaints
3
Recalls
14
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
19
Injuries
668.2
Severity index
Severity index 668.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks 1 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 99% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 34.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 25.0% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 18.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 11.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 11.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 9.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 6.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 15 of 44 complaints (34.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V686000 | 30/10/2017 | AIR BAGS | 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 ti |
| 15V594000 | 23/09/2015 | AIR BAGS | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resis |
| 15V815000 | 04/12/2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.