2014 Mitsubishi MIRAGE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
18,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 44 complaints (34.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 25.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Air Bags: 15; Service Brakes: 9; Engine: 8; Electrical System: 5; Suspension: 5; Power Train: 4; Structure:Body: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2014: 3; 2015: 16; 2016: 7; 2017: 6; 2018: 3; 2019: 6; 2020: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10702953 · 2015-03-31 (March 31, 2015)
I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. APPROX. 100 - 150 YRDS BEYOND THE INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE 3 CARS AHEAD OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. THIS CAUSED THE TWO VEHI LES BETWEEN THEM AND ME TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES. I HIT MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKES NEVER ENGAGED. I NEVER EVEN SLOWED DOWN. MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, AND MY CAR WAS DEEMED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,127 miles reported. Look up ODI 10702953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10702954 · 2015-03-31 (March 31, 2015)
I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. APPROX. 100 - 150 YRDS BEYOND THE INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE 3 CARS AHEAD OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. THIS CAUSED THE TWO VEHI LES BETWEEN THEM AND ME TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES. I HIT MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKES NEVER ENGAGED. I NEVER EVEN SLOWED DOWN. MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, AND MY CAR WAS DEEMED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,127 miles reported. Look up ODI 10702954 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10588127 · 2014-05-13 (May 13, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN AND JERKED UPON RESTARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION. A LOUD BANGING NOISE EMITTED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588127 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11062060 · 2018-01-10 (January 10, 2018)
TRANSMISSION IDLE SHUDDER. ERRATIC SHIFTING. FEELS LIKE CVT FAILING. MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED AND REPROGRAMMED CVT PER BULLETIN FROM MANUFACTURER. DENIED COVERAGE UNDER 10 YEAR / 100,000 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. DEALER SAID PROGRAMMING IS NOT PARTS FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 77,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11062060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10763326 · 2015-09-12 (September 12, 2015)
WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE YOU DON'T ALWAYS MOVE. YOU CAN MOVE A FEW FEET THEN COAST IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAD IT STALL ON ME A COUPLE TIMES. TOOK CAR TO HAVE IT SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON. IT'S AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! DONT GET A MIRAGE!!!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10763326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10811328 · 2015-12-20 (December 20, 2015)
TAKATA RECALL.VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION I HAD MADE A LEFT TURN AND STRUCK A CAR IN THE INTERSECTION IN THE SIDE. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TRANSFERRED TO A TRAUMA UNIT FOR THREE DAYS WITH A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND A DEEP CUT FROM MY SCALP TO MY EYEBROW. MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10811328 at NHTSA ↗