2015 Mitsubishi Mirage: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
39
Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
7
Injuries
235.9
Severity index
Severity index 235.9 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 33.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 20.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 20.5% |
| STEERING | 5 | 12.8% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 10.3% |
| WHEELS | 4 | 10.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 10.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 5.1% |
The single most-reported system is SERVICE BRAKES, cited in 13 of 39 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 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 |
| 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.