2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage.

20172019
Complaints
15
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

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

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:3
#22 complaints

Steering Defects

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~83,555 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.

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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has 15 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 83,555 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 2018 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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