What year Mitsubishi Mirage G4 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2017 and 2019 Mirage G4. The 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) and one airbag-related recall, while the 2019 has a complaint index of 86 tied to suspension and structural issues.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 reliable?

The 2017 Mirage G4 has the most reported problems of any year in this model, with a complaint index of 100 and airbags making up 62% of its complaints. It also has one recall for an SRS-ECU sensor issue.

Does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists one recall campaign across all Mirage G4 model years, covering 2017-2018 vehicles for an SRS-ECU software issue affecting airbag deployment.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4?

The 2024 Mirage G4 carries a Good verdict with a complaint index of 43, the lowest verdict-rated score among years with data, and no recalls or crashes reported.

How many complaints does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have overall?

NHTSA data lists 54 total complaints across the 2017-2024 Mirage G4, with airbags and electrical system issues each accounting for 26% of all complaints.

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Best and Worst Years (2017–2024)

Avoid the 2017 and 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) and a top rank_worst_first of 1, driven by airbag deployment failures in crashes and one recall. The 2019 ranks second worst (index 86) with suspension and structural issues. The 2024 is the strongest year with a Good verdict.

Avoid 2017 Avoid 2019

Model years: 8; 2017–2024
NHTSA complaints: 54
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Airbags

Mirage G4 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2017	Avoid	100	13	5	1	Airbags	36	—
2018	Caution	71	11	3	1	Airbags	36	—
2019	Avoid	86	10	3	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	36	—
2020	No verdict	29	4	1	0	Engine	36	—
2021	No verdict	0	2	0	0	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	36	—
2022	No verdict	14	3	0	0	Electrical System	36	—
2023	Caution	57	5	0	0	Electrical System	36	—
2024	Good	43	6	0	0	Brakes	37	—

Mirage G4 years to avoid: what went wrong

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Index 100 · 13 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2017 Mirage G4 has the highest complaint index (100) among all model years and ranks worst overall. Airbags account for 62% of its complaints, with owners reporting frontal airbags that failed to deploy in crashes, including one crash with injuries and one death recorded in NHTSA data. Median mileage at failure for airbag issues was 40,000. A recall (19V330000) covers 2017-2018 models for an SRS-ECU acceleration sensor that could misread crash severity; dealers reprogram the SRS-ECU software. Electrical and engine complaints, including a reported loud grinding noise, round out the year's issues.

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Index 86 · 10 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2019 Mirage G4 ranks second worst with a complaint index of 86. Suspension, wheels and tires make up 30% of complaints, with owners reporting steering wobble and repeated tire wear at a median mileage of 32,950. Airbag complaints, at a median mileage of 76,000, included a chain-reaction crash with front-end damage. Structure and body complaints included a seat that folded forward during a rear-end collision. No recalls are on record for this year, but the complaint pattern points to suspension and structural weak points.

Most common Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Airbags14 (26%)
Electrical System14 (26%)
Engine10 (19%)
Other10 (19%)
Brakes8 (15%)
Steering6 (11%)
Structure & Body6 (11%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (11%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (9%)
Seat Belts5 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mitsubishi Mirage G4 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2017 and 2019 Mirage G4. The 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) and one airbag-related recall, while the 2019 has a complaint index of 86 tied to suspension and structural issues.
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 reliable?: The 2017 Mirage G4 has the most reported problems of any year in this model, with a complaint index of 100 and airbags making up 62% of its complaints. It also has one recall for an SRS-ECU sensor issue.
Does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists one recall campaign across all Mirage G4 model years, covering 2017-2018 vehicles for an SRS-ECU software issue affecting airbag deployment.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4?: The 2024 Mirage G4 carries a Good verdict with a complaint index of 43, the lowest verdict-rated score among years with data, and no recalls or crashes reported.
How many complaints does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have overall?: NHTSA data lists 54 total complaints across the 2017-2024 Mirage G4, with airbags and electrical system issues each accounting for 26% of all complaints.