2020 Mitsubishi Mirage: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes. Owners most often flag very slow acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in approximately 10.9 seconds, lack of power for highway passing and merging, described as "not enough power to get out of its own way." frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

5
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2020 a good year for the Mirage?

Across the 5 Mirage model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2020) to 56 (2017). With 5 complaints, the 2020 Mirage sits belowthe 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

engine
2
service brakes
1
hydraulic
1
seat belts
1
electrical system
1

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.

  • Very slow acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in approximately 10.9 seconds, lack of power for highway passing and merging, described as "not enough power to get out of its own way." Frequency: very frequent.
  • Excessive road and wind noise: noticeable at highway speeds, particularly above 70 mph (113 km/h), thin sound insulation. Frequency: very frequent.

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 $9,415–$14,224 across 2015 to 2024 model years.

Other Mirage model years

Compare every Mirage year side by side to see how 2020 ranks against the rest.

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