2015 Mitsubishi MIRAGE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2015 Mitsubishi MIRAGE has 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 mitsubishi mirage. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph down a hill, there was a vibration on the brake pedal and the brakes made a grinding sound. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer wa.

8 crash reports 6 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

13 complaints

22%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH DOWN A HILL, THERE WAS A VIBRATION ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUIBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DIA
• TAKATA RECALL. I PURCHASED MY MIRAGE IN FEB OF THIS YEAR, I NOTICED THAT AFTER I HAD MY CAR AT A COMPLETE STOP IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE RAN INTO THE BACK OF CAR, SO I TOOK THE CAR IN ON MARCH 28TH AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION SO THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. SO AFTER THEY

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH DOWN A HILL, THERE WAS A VIBRATION ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

8 complaints

13%

• THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS NEW ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/05/2015, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, WAITING FOR HEAT UP, ALL THE INDICATORS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON (SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, TIRE PRESSURE, ETC.). ALSO THE BACK LIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO BLINK, AND A CONT
• THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT ON 05/03/2015. BETWEEN 05/07/2015 AND 05/29/2015 I NOTICED SMALL BROWN SPOTS APPEAR ALONG THE PAINT'S SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE (HOOD, ROOF, BETWEEN DOORS). ALTHOUGH THE SPOTS CAN BE REMOVED WITH WAX AND POLISH PROCESS, THE SPOTS RE-APPEAR WITHIN DAYS. UNDER THE SUSPICION FOR COR
• TAKATA RECALL. I PURCHASED MY MIRAGE IN FEB OF THIS YEAR, I NOTICED THAT AFTER I HAD MY CAR AT A COMPLETE STOP IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE RAN INTO THE BACK OF CAR, SO I TOOK THE CAR IN ON MARCH 28TH AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION SO THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. SO AFTER THEY

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

“THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS NEW ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/05/2015, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, WAITING FOR HEAT UP, ALL THE INDICATORS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON (SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, TIRE PRESSURE, ETC.). ALSO THE BACK LIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO BLINK, AND A CONT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

8 complaints

13%

• I HAD A CAR WRECK ON JUNE 10, 2016. I HIT AN SUV THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON INTIAL IMPACT. I HIT THE SUV, THEN HIT AN IMBANKMENT. WHEN I HIT THE IMBANKMENT, IT DEPLOYED. IT SHOULD HAVE COME OUT ON INTIAL IMPACT. THE IMPACT WS SO GREAT, I HIT MY HEAD ON WINDSHIEL
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CO
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON A PATCH OF BLACK ICE AND STRUCK A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“I HAD A CAR WRECK ON JUNE 10, 2016. I HIT AN SUV THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON INTIAL IMPACT. I HIT THE SUV, THEN HIT AN IMBANKMENT. WHEN I HIT THE IMBANKMENT, IT DEPLOYED. IT SHOULD HAVE COME OUT ON INTIAL IMPACT. THE IMPACT WS SO GREAT, I HIT MY HEAD ON WINDSHIEL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

5 complaints

• THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE ON A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CABRERA AUTO, AT ARECIBO, PR ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/08/2015, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY PULLED LEFT OR RIGHT, UNABLE TO KEEP IT ON A STRAIGHT LINE. ON INSTANCES DURING CHANGING LANES WERE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. IN ADDITION, WHEN PASSENGERS OR ITEMS WERE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT LOWERED AND THE UNDER
• WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON FULL, THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STAYING IN THE LANE AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.

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

“THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE ON A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CABRERA AUTO, AT ARECIBO, PR ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/08/2015, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY PULLED LEFT OR RIGHT, UNABLE TO KEEP IT ON A STRAIGHT LINE. ON INSTANCES DURING CHANGING LANES WERE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

• THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE ON A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CABRERA AUTO, AT ARECIBO, PR ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/08/2015, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY PULLED LEFT OR RIGHT, UNABLE TO KEEP IT ON A STRAIGHT LINE. ON INSTANCES DURING CHANGING LANES WERE
• MY REAR AXEL HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MY CAR DRIFTS AT ANY SPEED OVER 80KMS/HR. AFTER ALL MY RESEARCH, APPARENTLY I'M NOT THE ONLY BUYER WITH THIS ISSUE. MINE IS BEING REPLACED UNDER WARANTEE. THERE IS NO RECALL BEEN ISSUED. AFTER TWO OR THREE PROBLEMS, THATS THE FIRST THING MITSUBISHI SHOULD HA
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. IN ADDITION, WHEN PASSENGERS OR ITEMS WERE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT LOWERED AND THE UNDER

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 60 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH DOWN A HILL, THERE WAS A VIBRATION ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS NEW ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/05/2015, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, WAITING FOR HEAT UP, ALL THE INDICATORS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON (SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, TIRE PRESSURE, ETC.). ALSO THE BACK LIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO BLINK, AND A CONT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I HAD A CAR WRECK ON JUNE 10, 2016. I HIT AN SUV THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON INTIAL IMPACT. I HIT THE SUV, THEN HIT AN IMBANKMENT. WHEN I HIT THE IMBANKMENT, IT DEPLOYED. IT SHOULD HAVE COME OUT ON INTIAL IMPACT. THE IMPACT WS SO GREAT, I HIT MY HEAD ON WINDSHIEL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE ON A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CABRERA AUTO, AT ARECIBO, PR ON 05/03/2015. ON 05/08/2015, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY PULLED LEFT OR RIGHT, UNABLE TO KEEP IT ON A STRAIGHT LINE. ON INSTANCES DURING CHANGING LANES WERE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)