2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mirage years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. That ranks 11th out of 18 Mirage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 10,501 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 4 | 40% | 10,501 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 20% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | 12,769 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 20% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 19,036 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 8 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 14,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (1)
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.
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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact became aware from the side view mirror that the rear driverâs side hubcap had detached from the wheel of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side and rear passengerâs…
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 - 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, after refueling, the vehicle stalled. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the passenger's side without warning. The contact stated that after reducing speed and abruptly adjusting the steering wheel the vehicle regained normal operation. Neither…
The srs sensor light came on and i have noticed a lot of other people have had this similar issue. I make sure the vehicle is maintained properly and taken to the shop when need be. When the srs sensor light came on, i had just started my car and the light refused to turn off.
When having to brake with any suddenness at all, i met two extremes. They either engaged so abruptly everything was thrown forward, or they failed to engage enough. Sudden- i describe this type of braking as when being cut in front of. The necessity to brake in this manner would throw my dogs and…
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 | 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 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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has far 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.