2018 Mitsubishi MIRAGE G4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2018 Mitsubishi MIRAGE G4 has 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: when you put the ac on the car slows down and it's hard to drive. the engine makes a lot of noise while it's on and driving. the electrical features glitches all the times..

5 crash reports 8 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

19%

• WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.
• THE RADIO GLITCHES AND WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE ENGINE CLICKS BEFORE STARTING, 4-5 CLICKS AND TURNS OVER. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALL OVER FROM CUTTING BACK OF FUEL FROM TURNING ON A/C TO ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AT 40 MPH AND DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIMAY MITSUBISHI (787-622-0200, LOCATED AT PR-2 O, TOA BAJA 00949, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) WHER

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

19%

• I DONT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT RECALL
• ON NOVEMBER 18, 2019 I WAS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, HITTING A BUCK GOING 60 MILES AND HOUR, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT FAILED TO LOCK ON IMPACT.
• I WAS IN ACCIDENT WHERE MY FRONT IT BUCKLED AND REAR END IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS STOPPED AND HIT FROM BEHIND AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN DAMP CONDITIONS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“I DONT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT RECALL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

3 complaints

14%

• I WAS IN ACCIDENT WHERE MY FRONT IT BUCKLED AND REAR END IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS STOPPED AND HIT FROM BEHIND AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN DAMP CONDITIONS
• Drivers window bracket broke inside door causing glass to fall into door jamb.
• Drivers window started making clicking noises going up and down. Found bracket was broken inside door jamb

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I WAS IN ACCIDENT WHERE MY FRONT IT BUCKLED AND REAR END IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS STOPPED AND HIT FROM BEHIND AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN DAMP CONDITIONS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

10%

• WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.
• THE RADIO GLITCHES AND WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE ENGINE CLICKS BEFORE STARTING, 4-5 CLICKS AND TURNS OVER. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALL OVER FROM CUTTING BACK OF FUEL FROM TURNING ON A/C TO ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

10%

• THE RADIO GLITCHES AND WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE ENGINE CLICKS BEFORE STARTING, 4-5 CLICKS AND TURNS OVER. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALL OVER FROM CUTTING BACK OF FUEL FROM TURNING ON A/C TO ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS.
• I WAS IN ACCIDENT WHERE MY FRONT IT BUCKLED AND REAR END IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS STOPPED AND HIT FROM BEHIND AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN DAMP CONDITIONS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THE RADIO GLITCHES AND WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE ENGINE CLICKS BEFORE STARTING, 4-5 CLICKS AND TURNS OVER. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALL OVER FROM CUTTING BACK OF FUEL FROM TURNING ON A/C TO ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 21 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I DONT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT RECALL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: I WAS IN ACCIDENT WHERE MY FRONT IT BUCKLED AND REAR END IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS STOPPED AND HIT FROM BEHIND AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN DAMP CONDITIONS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)