2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
The 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (6 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, potentially affecting up to 84,142 vehicles.
Recall 17V686000 — AIR BAGS
| 83,555 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V675000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 587 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front ran a red light and collided with my vehicle.
The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.
The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.
The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.
IN ON ABOUT 2018 DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED WITH WINDOW IN DOWN POSITION ON INTERSTATE IN THUNDERSTORM CAUSING LOW VISIBILITY AND RAIN AND SOME HAIL TO ENTER. DEALER CHANGED OR REPAIRED. THEN ABOUT 08/10/20 THE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED AGAIN. SOON AFTERWARDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED CAUSING ELECTRICAL SMELL / SMOKE TO ENGULF CAR INTERIOR. I'VE TRIED MULITPLE TIMES FOR MITSUBISHI TO REPLY. TODAY,. A SPOKE PERSON TOLD ME I NEED TO TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. NOTE:. I CAN HEAR THE MOTOR ON DRIVER'S WINDOW WHEN PUSHING THE UP/ DOWN BUTTON.
Safety Rating for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
The 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIN-21-37-001REV — STEERING
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the photo requirement for claims when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns.
TSB-20-15-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Service Bulletin informing dealers an abnormal noise coming from the exhaust area and may occur due to vibration between the exhaust hanger and body side bracket and intructs dealers to replace the two identified hanger rubber parts with new parts.
TSB-20-42A-004 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This TSB instructs dealers to replace the Fuel Filler Door Panel Assembly with a new countermeasure part, replace the clip and paint the Fuel Filler Door Panel, as appropriate.
TSB-19-42A-007 — STRUCTURE
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, informing them that "Group 4-Corrosion Protection" section has been added to the Service Manual.
TSB-19-42A-007 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, informing them that "Group 4-Corrosion Protection" section has been added to the Service Manual.
TSB1954012 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with instructions for updating the Rockford Fosgate system's software to properly sound tune the Rockford Fosgate system when a Display Audio System (DAS) is present. This bulletin supersedes TSB-16-54-003, issued September, 2016, to add Mirage G4, additional...
TSB-19-33-003 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Front suspension section of the affected Service Manuals, to update the check and replacement procedures of the Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
TIN-18-54-003REV — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, informing them of an update for the Display Audio System w/Smartphone Link unit if the customer complains of a rear view camera freezing issue while backing up. Steps are provided to help complete the update. This notice is a revision of...
TSB-17-52B-002 — AIR BAGS
This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, to inform them of updates to the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update removal and installation procedures of the side airbag module.
TSB-17-52B-002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, to inform them of updates to the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update removal and installation procedures of the side airbag module.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
- 2013 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 0 complaints
- 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 63 complaints
- 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 60 complaints
- 2016 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 3 complaints
- 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE (current)
- 2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 15 complaints
- 2019 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 10 complaints
- 2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 2 complaints
- 2021 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 1 complaint
- 2022 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 2 complaints
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