2018 Mitsubishi Mirage
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 8 of 21 complaints (38%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 28 in 2017 to 21 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,600–1,800 | 1,600–1,800 | 1,600–1,800 | 1,600–1,800 | |
| Combined MPG | 35–39 | 35–39 | 35–39 | 35–39 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 33–37 / 40–43 | 33–37 / 40–43 | 33–36 / 40–43 | 33–36 / 40–43 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 226–249 | 225–249 | 229–252 | 228–252 | |
| Complaints filed | 28 | 21 | 15 | 5 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 2018 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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Airbags & Restraints: 8 of 21 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
EPA rates it 35–39 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
EPA estimates $1,600–$1,800 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| 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 | 36 mpg | $1,750 | 242 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 | 1.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 37 mpg (high) | 43 mpg (high) | 39 mpg (high) | $1,600 (low) | 225 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 5-spd | 3 | 1.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 33 mpg (low) | 40 mpg (low) | 35 mpg (low) | $1,800 (high) | 249 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 | 1.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 35 mpg | 41 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,700 | 237 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 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; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · Campaign 19V330000 · Apr 29, 2019
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.
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.