YearToAvoid

2016 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

44/100

#6 most-complained of 10 Mirage years

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

The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 44 out of 100 — #6 highest of 10 Mirage model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries.

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

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

  1. Airbags1 (100%)
  2. Electrical System1 (100%)
  3. Other1 (100%)

2016 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2016 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
2018Caution6710137.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks #6 of 10 among Mirage model years (Complaint Index 44/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 1,200 miles.
Does the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage, most recently reported 2017, covering airbags.

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.