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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All Problems by Category
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 | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,461
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
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:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage has 74 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments (9 complaints, avg 48,461 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (8 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (7 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 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 41,376 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage include 20 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 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 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (structure:body:door:hinge and attachments) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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