Worst 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Air Bags:Frontal
Automatic Transmission
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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1998 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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