YearToAvoid

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

89/100

#2 most-complained of 10 Mirage years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks 2nd worst of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 89, 39 complaints, and 2 recalls. Brakes account for 38% of complaints, followed by airbags and suspension issues at 21% each. NHTSA lists this year as Avoid relative to other Mirage years.

Complaints
39
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
9 / 0
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37.5
34.5 city / 41.5 hwy

Top 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

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

  1. Brakes15 (38%)
  2. Airbags8 (21%)
  3. Other8 (21%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (21%)
  5. Engine5 (13%)
  6. Steering5 (13%)
  7. Electrical System2 (5%)
  8. Fuel System2 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)

What owners report

  • Front tires reportedly blew out without warning at highway speed, causing loss of control and a crash.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a rollover and a side impact, resulting in injuries.
  • One owner reported the vehicle reversed backward at full speed unexpectedly while braking was attempted.
  • Another owner described the engine surging on its own shortly after starting, causing a low-speed crash into a building.
  • Brake pedal vibration and grinding sounds occurred repeatedly while descending a hill at low speed.
  • Owners reported paint developing recurring brown spots suspected to be corrosion on the hood, roof, and doors.
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints: complaints filed per month7Jan 2015Feb 2016Aug 2016Aug 2017Apr 2018Feb 2021Nov 2025
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2015 (7).

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2015 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.

2015 compared with other Mirage years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002014201520162017201820192020202120222024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Avoid10044337.5
2015Avoid8939237.5
2016No verdict4411—
2017Avoid7815237.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Compared to other Mirage model years, the 2015 ranks 2nd worst out of 10 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 89 and 39 NHTSA complaints. Brakes are the top problem area, making up 38% of complaints.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA data shows Brakes as the top problem area (38% of complaints), followed by Airbags and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each at 21%. The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 14,500 miles.
Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Mirage, both involving the airbag system's electronic control unit and connector corrosion issues.
How does the 2015 Mirage compare to other model years?
The 2015 model year has a Complaint Index of 89, second worst behind 2014 at 100. Later years like 2018 (67) and 2019 (56) show fewer reported problems.

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.