2002 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage.

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Complaints
5
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

#31 complaints

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Air Bags:Frontal
1
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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2002 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage has 5 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) (1 complaints); Power Train:Clutch Assembly (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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