Complaints
74
Crashes
20
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Avg mileage:48,461 mi
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#37 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:6
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 9 | 1 | — | 48,461 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 6 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 137,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 90,135 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 37,800 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 65,863 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 64,859 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 65,863 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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