1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage.

19982000
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.

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.

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