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2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

86/100

#2 most-complained of 8 Mirage G4 years

The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a complaint index of 86, the second-highest of 8 model years covered, earning an Avoid verdict. Suspension issues lead complaints at 30% share, with a median failure mileage of 32,950 miles.

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
36
34 city / 40.5 hwy

Top 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (30%)
  2. Airbags2 (20%)
  3. Electrical System2 (20%)
  4. Other2 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (20%)
  6. Brakes1 (10%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (10%)
  8. Steering1 (10%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the front control arm cracking and breaking, causing the wheel to come off the vehicle.
  • Grinding noises from the front end have led to wheel bearing replacements, sometimes with worn tires noted at the same time.
  • Some describe steering that feels wiggly along with abnormal tire wear needing repeated tire replacement.
  • Brake calipers have reportedly popped out of position, damaging the rotor and causing brake failure.
  • Transmission fluid loss without visible leaks was reported, along with the engine stalling or over-revving on its own.
  • Radio and backup camera systems have stopped working intermittently, sometimes tied to airbag warning lights.
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2019Jan 2021Jun 2022Nov 2022Oct 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Oct 2025; peak Sep 2022 (3).

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2019 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.

2019 compared with other Mirage G4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020172018201920202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid10013136
2018Caution7111136
2019Avoid8610036
2020No verdict294036
2021No verdict02036

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 a good year to buy?
NHTSA data gives the 2019 Mirage G4 a complaint index of 86, the second-worst of the 8 model years with data, resulting in an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
Does the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2019 Mirage G4, though owner complaints still cover issues like suspension and structure problems.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mirage G4?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 30% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,950 miles.
How does the 2019 Mirage G4 compare to other years?
The 2019 model's complaint index of 86 is worse than 2018 (71), 2020 (29), 2021 (0), 2022 (14), 2023 (57), and 2024 (43), but slightly better than 2017 (100).
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Mirage G4?
EPA rates the 2019 Mirage G4 at 36 mpg combined (34 city / 40.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.