Complaints
51
Crashes
23
Fires
1
Injuries
32
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:45,710 mi
Crash-related:2
#26 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Avg mileage:64,890 mi
#34 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2 | — | 45,710 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 6 | — | — | 64,890 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 20,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 20,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 105,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 142,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 71,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi |
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