2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage.

20162018
Complaints
21
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

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

#16 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:34,333 mi
Crash-related:4
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,333
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~84,142 vehicles.

17V686000Airbags
~83,555 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.

16V675000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~587 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage has 21 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Airbags (6 complaints, avg 34,333 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (3 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,333 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 84,142 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 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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