1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mirage years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage. That is the most of any Mirage model year in the database (18 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (18 complaints, 24%), typically at around 94,806 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 74owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 24% | 94,806 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 8% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 8% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% | 30,831 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 30,831 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Risk: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi mirage. The clips that secures the floor-mats to the floorboard has fractured. This condition causes the floor-mat to shift under the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a technician stated that there was not a remedy for the failure…
I saw the recall id 00v311001 but i have already paid for the fix of my car because i didn't saw the recall what can i do about the money i paid to a mechanic i sped $700.00 dollars on the repairs i hope you can help me thanks. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi mirage. While driving at an unknown speed, an unknown instrument panel light illuminated. The engine stalled and the vehicle was towed. A local mechanic stated that it would cost $2,200 to repair the vehicle, however the contact does not know what needs to be…
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN MAKING A TURN ITHE SAFETY SEAT WILL FLIP OVER. SHE HAS TO HOLD THE SAFETY SEAT WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REACH THE SEAT. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT MUST POSITION THE SEAT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE SO THAT SHE MAY PREVENT THE SEAT FROM FLIPPING OVER. SINCE…
Left front control arm rusted through on the consumer's 1997 mitsubishi mirage.*mr *nm
Other Mitsubishi Mirage years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mirage | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 Mirage | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Mirage | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Mirage | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Mirage | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Mirage | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 Mirage | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 Mirage | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Mirage | 39 | 2 |
| 2014 Mirage | 44 | 3 |
| 2002 Mirage | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Mirage | 31 | 2 |
| 2000 Mirage | 35 | 2 |
| 1999 Mirage | 57 | 3 |
| 1998 Mirage | 43 | 2 |
| 1997 | 74 | 1 |
| 1996 Mirage | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 Mirage | 70 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.