2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 20, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mirage years
Not enough data 15th of 18 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage. That ranks 15th out of 18 Mirage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES in Mystic Black Metallic.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags2100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 1 complaints
2023: 1202312026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage.

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.

My Airbag light stays on its been on 3 years after i got the car we thought it was something with wiring or a fuse but it is not and it will cost alot to even get fixed so if i ever get into a wreck my airbags will not deploy and i think this should be a recall

Air Bags · received Sep 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765660

I had a very serious accident last week while driving my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage. The front of my vehicle was significantly impacted, but none of the airbags were deployed. I can't believe that this nearly brand-new car, which had all the inspections and services at the manufacturer's centers, has…

Air Bags · received May 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11522571

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare, 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.