2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mirage years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. That ranks 8th out of 18 Mirage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (7 complaints, 23%), typically at around 45,994 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 23% | 45,994 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 19% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 13% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 10% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 69,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 79,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (2)
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract, and the driver was unable to remove the seat belt from the buckle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a retraction failure and that the…
2001 mitsubishi mirage. Consumer writes in regards to reimburse for repairs related to steering, rattling and re-torque of wheels due to suspension work.*tgw
2001 mitsubishi mirage appx 105,000 miles. Purchased may 2007. Vehicle's fuse box caught fire and caused extensive damage totaling the car. No prior mechanical problems before the event occurred. After running errands i pulled into my apartment complex's parking lot and the car suddenly died. I…
The values on three of my tires were defective. I had two of the tires repaired (driver's front and rear) and replaced the one of the tires (passengers rear). The repairs and replacement occurred over a two-week period. *tr
Poor manufacturing leading to eventual operational failure. The hood hinge on the right side of the vehicle has seized up. This has placed a great amount of stress upon the tiny bracket attached to the hood; causing it to bend and structurally fail. A similar problem is now beginning to propagate…
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 | 31 | 2 |
| 2000 Mirage | 35 | 2 |
| 1999 Mirage | 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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, structure, air bags problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.