2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 15 of 39 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 44 in 2014 to 39 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,600–1,750 | 1,600–1,750 | 1,600–1,800 | |
| Combined MPG | 36–39 | 36–39 | 35–39 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 33–36 / 41–42 | 33–36 / 41–42 | 33–37 / 40–43 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 228–243 | 228–243 | 226–249 | |
| Complaints filed | 44 | 39 | 28 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 9 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 7 | 11 | |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Brakes: 15 of 39 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
EPA rates it 36–39 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
EPA estimates $1,600–$1,750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 3 | 1.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 33 mpg (low) | 41 mpg (low) | 36 mpg (low) | $1,750 (high) | 243 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 | 1.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 36 mpg (high) | 42 mpg (high) | 39 mpg (high) | $1,600 (low) | 228 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
AIR BAGS · Campaign 17V686000 · Oct 31, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 15V815000 · Dec 4, 2015
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.