1995 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 18, 2016 · 70 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mirage years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 18 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage. That ranks 2nd out of 18 Mirage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (35 complaints, 50%), typically at around 123,468 miles. Complaints mention 36 crashes, 1 fire, 27 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags35 · ~123,468 mi
Electrical System8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Engine and Engine Cooling6
Suspension5
Exterior Lighting3
Seat Belts3
Seats3 · ~179,890 mi
Unknown or Other3
Equipment2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags3550%123,468——
Electrical System811%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic710%———
Engine and Engine Cooling69%———
Suspension57%———
Exterior Lighting34%———
Seat Belts34%———
Seats34%179,890——
Unknown or Other34%———
Equipment23%———
Power Train23%———
Structure23%———
Steering11%———
Tires11%———
Vehicle Speed Control11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 16 complaints
1995: 9199591996: 111996111997: 161997161998: 5199851999: 8199982000: 7200072001: 5200152002: 3200232003: 1200312006: 2200622007: 1200712014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 70 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The roof is rusty

Unknown or Other · received Apr 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10860152

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Air Bags · received Oct 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10643399

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi mirage. The contact was involved in a crash with another vehicle. His vehicle was completely destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy; however, the air bag light indicated that they were activated. The contact has a copy of the police report. He has not…

Air Bags · received Nov 23, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10209762

Front end collision, air bags did not deploy. *nm

Air Bags · received Jul 23, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10163200

1. Rear-end collision. There were no visual or mechanical defects observed before or after the accident. When vehicle was struck from behind. While stopped, the seat sounded as though it zipped through the gears in the chair and the backrest at the same time, leaving the backrest locked in the…

Seats · received Jun 27, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10160940

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 35 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mirage model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.