2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#4 most-complained of 10 Mirage years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 4th worst out of 10 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 10 complaints, 1 recall, and its top problem area is Airbags, which accounts for 40% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 37.5
- 35 city / 42 hwy
Top 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags4 (40%)
- Engine2 (20%)
- Steering2 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (20%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Electrical System1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
What owners report
- Frontal airbags failed to deploy during a crash at low speed, in one case after the vehicle rolled over.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a separate low-speed crash into a fixed object with no injuries reported.
- The SRS warning light illuminated unexpectedly and stayed on despite the vehicle being properly maintained.
- Owners describe the vehicle pulling toward the passenger side without warning at various speeds, correcting itself after steering adjustment.
- The engine stalled repeatedly at highway and turning speeds, including after refueling, with no warning lights illuminated.
- Front tires wore down rapidly with repeated need for replacement despite rotation and balancing.
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2018 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.
2018 compared with other Mirage years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2018 Mirage a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 4th worst among 10 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has fewer complaints (10) than the 2014, 2015, and 2017 Mirage.
- Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V686000) covers the SRS airbag control unit, which could misinterpret vibration and fail to deploy airbags properly. It affects 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Mirage?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 40% of complaints, with 4 complaints and 3 crashes reported, at a median mileage of 10,501 miles.
- How does the 2018 Mirage compare to other years?
- The 2018 model's Complaint Index of 67 is lower than 2014 (100), 2015 (89), and 2017 (78), but higher than 2019 (56), making it a middle-tier year for reported problems.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The 2018 Mirage gets an EPA-rated 37.5 mpg combined (35 city / 42 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,725.