Complaints
69
Crashes
26
Fires
3
Injuries
28
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:134,765 mi
Crash-related:13
#28 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:6
Fires:2
#34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 22 | 13 | — | 134,765 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
22
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,765
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage has 69 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (22 complaints, avg 134,765 mi); Airbags (8 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 134,765 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage include 26 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Mirage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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