1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mirage years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage. That ranks 3rd out of 18 Mirage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 23%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 57owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 13 | 23% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 18% | 46,043 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 16% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | 90,135 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 65,361 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 37,800 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 65,863 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-888-648-7820.
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 1999 mitsubishi mirage. While stopped, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the front end was damaged. The contact sustained injuries. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The…
Engine stalls without warning and shuts off. The defect is intermittent and does not give a check engine alarm. As a consequence you may end up without power when passing to other vehicles or going accross intersections. Have not yet identified cause. Was rear ended do to this defect
1999 mitsubishi mirage air bags deployed inadvertently.***no answer required***. *mr the incident occurred while in a service station parking lot. This incident caused damage to the windshield and the left side of the vehicle. *sc *jb
I was given a 1999 mitsubishi mirage by my insurance company after an accident in my 1997 mirage. When i received the car, the passenger side door was difficult to open. Over time, the door became increasingly difficult to close and it eventually became misaligned, dropping when it was opened. In…
A crack developed on the lower hinge of the passenger's side door. Dealership replaced the upper and lower door hinges, but the crack recurred.*ak
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 | 57 | 3 |
| 1998 Mirage | 43 | 2 |
| 1997 Mirage | 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 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.