2019 Mitsubishi Mirage
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 4 of 15 complaints (27%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 21 in 2018 to 15 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,600–1,800 | 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 | 35–39 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 33–37 / 40–43 | 33–37 / 40–43 | 33–36 / 40–43 | 33–36 / 40–43 | 33–36 / 40–43 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 226–249 | 225–249 | 229–252 | 228–252 | 225–252 | |
| Complaints filed | 28 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 3 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 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 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Electrical: 4 of 15 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
EPA rates it 35–39 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
EPA estimates $1,600–$1,800 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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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 | 36 mpg (high) | 43 mpg (high) | 39 mpg (high) | $1,600 (low) | 229 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) | 252 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 | 239 g/mi |
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.