2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 10 Mirage years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks worst of the model years with a complaint index of 100, the highest of any Mirage year. Airbags are the top problem area, with 15 complaints, 10 crashes, and 3 recalls tied to airbag issues.
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 14 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 37.5
- 34.5 city / 41.5 hwy
Top 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags15 (34%)
- Engine11 (25%)
- Brakes10 (23%)
- Electrical System5 (11%)
- Structure & Body5 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (2%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
What owners report
- Front airbags reportedly failed to deploy during low-speed collisions, including one reversing crash at 10 mph.
- Some owners report the driver-side airbag deployed inadvertently at low speeds, causing facial and back injuries.
- Drivers describe pressing the brake pedal during sudden stops and having the brakes not engage at all, leading to collisions.
- One owner reported a loud screeching sound from the engine on startup that required multiple attempts before the engine would run.
- Another owner described the vehicle failing to respond when accelerating from a stop, then jerking and banging after a dealer reprogrammed the transmission.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V686000Oct 30, 2017Airbags83,555 vehicles
Air bags
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
- NHTSA 15V815000Dec 4, 2015Airbags55,899 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Risk: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.
- NHTSA 15V594000Sep 23, 2015Airbags13,558 vehicles
Air bags
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 34.5 MPG
- Highway
- 41.5 MPG
- Combined
- 37.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,725
- 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.
2014 compared with other Mirage years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
- Among Mirage model years, 2014 has the worst complaint index at 100 and is ranked the worst of the years with data, making it a year to avoid relative to other Mirage years.
- What are the main problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- NHTSA complaints point to airbags as the top problem area (15 complaints, 34% share, 10 crashes), followed by engine issues (11 complaints) and brakes (10 complaints).
- Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage have airbag recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2014 Mirage, all related to airbags, covering the SRS-ECU software, corroded connectors, and impact sensors.
- At what mileage do airbag problems show up on the 2014 Mirage?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 29,000 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2014 Mirage.
- How does the 2014 Mirage compare to other years?
- The 2014 Mirage's complaint index of 100 is higher than 2015 (89), 2017 (78), 2018 (67), and 2019 (56), making it the worst-ranked year for reported problems.