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1998 Mitsubishi MirageProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Mirage median · #6 of 16 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4321 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage has problems

43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags99
Service brakes, hydraulic82
Power train61
Engine and engine cooling50
Latches/locks/linkages31
Visibility30
Structure31
Wheels20
Fuel system, gasoline21
5 other systems75

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1998 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 00V-311 · Oct 2, 2000 · 210,000 vehicles

Risk. THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V-179 · Oct 14, 1997 · 31 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST, REDUCING BRAKE EFFICIENCY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Mirage year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mirage median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mirage owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED MIRAGE. IMPACT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO A VAN. AFTER IMPACTING VAN, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT.*AK *TT
Complaint 8007311 · Apr 10, 2002
CONSUUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAILER TRUCK VEERED INTO HER LANE. THERE WAS A CONSTRUCTION ZONE LANE. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS FORCED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. DUAL AIRBAGS AND SEATBELT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. *AK
Complaint 866883 · Aug 4, 2000
WHILE STOPPING DURING RAIN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Complaint 859764 · Apr 5, 2000

Own a 1998 Mirage?

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