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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

78/100

#3 most-complained of 10 Mirage years

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

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage has a Complaint Index of 78, ranking 3rd worst among 10 model years, and carries an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other Mirage years. Airbags are the top problem area, with 6 complaints (40% share) and 2 recalls tied to airbags and electrical systems.

Complaints
15
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37.5
35 city / 42 hwy

Top 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

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

  1. Airbags6 (40%)
  2. Electrical System4 (27%)
  3. Engine4 (27%)
  4. Brakes2 (13%)
  5. Other2 (13%)
  6. Seat Belts1 (7%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including impacts around 25 mph and a 55 mph deer collision.
  • Some drivers describe the automatic transmission shifting harshly or resisting movement between drive, reverse, and park at low mileage.
  • Owners report the engine jerking, hesitating, or stalling after releasing the accelerator pedal.
  • Some describe sudden loss of acceleration or unexpected acceleration without pressing the pedal, occurring shortly after purchase.
  • Electronics have reportedly shut off entirely after driving over rough roads or potholes, requiring a lengthy reset before the car would restart.
  • One owner reported the engine losing power on the highway, accompanied by warning lights and a loud banging noise before stalling.
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2018Jul 2018Oct 2018May 2019Apr 2020Feb 2021Nov 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Nov 2023; peak Mar 2023 (3).

2017 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 16V675000Sep 19, 2016Electrical System587 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage fuel economy and fuel cost

City
35 MPG
Highway
42 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.

2017 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
2015Avoid8939237.5
2016No verdict4411—
2017Avoid7815237.5
2018Caution6710137.5
2019Caution565037.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Compared to other Mirage model years, the 2017 ranks 3rd worst out of 10 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 78 and an 'Avoid' verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 6 of 15 complaints (40% share) and involving 4 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 46,000.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes, it has 2 recalls: one for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag control unit and one for headlamp horizontal locking clips affecting electrical wiring.
How does the 2017 Mirage compare to other Mirage years?
The 2017 model (Complaint Index 78) ranks better than the 2014 (100) and 2015 (89) model years but worse than the 2018 (67) and 2019 (56) model years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
EPA rates it at 37.5 mpg combined (35 city / 42 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,725.

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.