2018 Mitsubishi Mirage: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Mirage years.
21 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Mirage?The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Mirage years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Mirage?
Across the 18 Mirage model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2016) to 88 (1997). With 21 complaints, the 2018 Mirage sits below the model's median of 34.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Mirage
air bags
Campaign 17V686000Mitsubishi 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.
air bags
Campaign 19V330000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
What owners say across generations
Strongly positive sentiment among long-term owners, characterized by high satisfaction with the vehicle's core value proposition of extreme affordability, exceptional fuel economy, and proven mechanical reliability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Mirage. See the full Mirage owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Mirage listings typically run $11,193–$14,702 across 2017 to 2024 model years.
Other Mirage model years
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