2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 8 Mirage G4 years
The 2017 Mirage G4 ranks worst of 8 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 13 complaints dominated by airbag non-deployment (62% share, 8 complaints). One recall covers a faulty SRS-ECU sensor, and NHTSA logs 5 crashes, 6 injuries and 1 death tied to this year.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 36
- 34 city / 41 hwy
Top 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (62%)
- Electrical System2 (15%)
- Engine2 (15%)
- Fuel System2 (15%)
- Other2 (15%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
What owners report
- Frontal airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions, even when the crash is severe enough to total the vehicle.
- Owners involved in crashes at highway-adjacent speeds report airbags staying inactive while seat belt inertial reels also fail to lock properly.
- The engine produces a loud grinding noise unrelated to mileage or driving conditions.
- Interior windows fog up heavily in windy conditions, making it hard to see and control the car on the road.
- The gear shifter sometimes will not move out of park when the driver tries to start driving.
- Dashboard warning lights (ABS, skid control) come on suddenly on the highway, followed by a total loss of electrical power and engine shutdown until the car is restarted after sitting.
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V330000Apr 26, 2019Airbags26,016 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 34 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 36 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Mirage G4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2017 Mirage G4 has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the 8 model years with data, and is ranked worst overall.
- Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have a recall?
- Yes. One recall (campaign 19V330000) covers a faulty SRS-ECU acceleration sensor that can misinterpret crash forces and prevent airbag deployment.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 62% of complaints (8 of 13), tied to 5 crashes and a median failure mileage of 40,000.
- How does the 2017 Mirage G4 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 100, the 2017 model ranks worse than the 2018 (71, Caution), 2019 (86, Avoid), 2023 (57, Caution), and 2024 (43, Good).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4?
- EPA rates it at 36 mpg combined (34 city/41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800.