repaired · 2019 Q1
Air bags
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
2017 Mitsubishi MirageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-686 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Vehicle speed control
2Service brakes
2Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles.
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
2017 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
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage safety ratings
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Mirage owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBUSHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER DIRECTLY AT 55 MPH AND THE IMPACT PUSHED THE RADIATOR INTO THE ENGINE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES TO HER NECK AND BACK. A POLICE…
ON MAY 30TH THIS CAR WAS IN THE SHOP AT LA PORTE MITSUBISHI FOR ANOTHER ISSUE. THEY NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE APRIL 29, 2019 RECALL ABOUT THE AIRBAG SENSOR. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OR CALL ABOUT THIS RECALL. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS RECALL FROM MY SON AND MYSELF LOOKING ON THIS SITE ABOUT…
Own a 2017 Mirage?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.