2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
71/100
#3 most-complained of 8 Mirage G4 years
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a Complaint Index of 71 and ranks 3rd worst among 8 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 11 complaints, 1 recall for airbags, and 3 reported crashes.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 36
- 34 city / 40.5 hwy
Top 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags4 (36%)
- Electrical System4 (36%)
- Structure & Body3 (27%)
- Brakes2 (18%)
- Engine2 (18%)
- Other2 (18%)
- Seat Belts2 (18%)
- Steering1 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in front and rear-impact crashes, sometimes paired with seatbelts that failed to lock on impact.
- Owners describe the car swaying at highway speeds above 60 mph, with the issue reportedly persisting despite repeated dealer visits.
- Some owners report the air conditioner causing the car to slow down and the engine to run noisily while driving.
- Electrical glitches were described affecting the radio, power windows, and fuel delivery when the A/C was used.
- One owner reported brake failure requiring use of the emergency brake, along with brake pads wearing out quickly.
- A door window reportedly made clicking noises from a broken interior bracket.
2018 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.
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 34 MPG
- Highway
- 40.5 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.
2018 compared with other Mirage G4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2018 Mirage G4 a Complaint Index of 71 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst out of 8 model years covered.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Mirage G4?
- Airbags are the top problem area, with 4 complaints, a 36% share of complaints, and 2 crashes reported, at a median mileage of 19,000 miles for airbag-related failures.
- Does the 2018 Mirage G4 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 19V330000) covers the airbag SRS-ECU software, which could misinterpret vehicle deceleration and fail to trigger the airbags correctly.
- How does the 2018 Mirage G4 compare to other years?
- The 2018 model (Complaint Index 71) is better than 2017 (100, Avoid) and 2019 (86, Avoid), but worse than 2020 (29), 2021 (0), 2022 (14), 2023 (57), and 2024 (43).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Mirage G4?
- The 2018 Mirage G4 gets 36 mpg combined (34 city / 40.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800.