2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mirage years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. That ranks 10th out of 18 Mirage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 46,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 40% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 20% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 42,625 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 22,503 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 5,888 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: 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 tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.
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.
I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front…
The driver seatbelt doesnât lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didnât come on til way later after the car wouldnât work properly. This is all a hazard to the person…
In on about 2018 drivers side window motor failed with window in down position on interstate in thunderstorm causing low visibility and rain and some hail to enter. Dealer changed or repaired. Then about 08/10/20 the window motor failed again. Soon afterwards the front passenger side window motor…
Twice about 6 months apart driving city speeds the brake pedal has gone to the floor, a quick pump and everything is good but it scares you to death! Nothing can be found wrong and its still under warranty?
The vehicle was showing no signs initially then as i entered the hwy, the engine light, battery and all lights came on. Then it started banging loudly and pulled over to exit but then the car started to slow down and died on the shoulder of the hwy. I barely made it off and it rested on the exit…
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 | 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 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.