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2024 Mitsubishi MirageRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (1) and steering (1). The EPA rates it 39 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Combined MPG
39mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
4
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$1,650est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Nov 5, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 5, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
4 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
- Vehicle speed control1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
- Power train1
- Forward collision avoidance1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 5, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Vehicle speed control
1 report
“The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the cruise control and the phone services unexpectedly became inoperable. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted but was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.”
Steering
1 report
“The vehicle is experiencing rapid and excessive wear on the front tires, resulting in a significantly reduced tread life of approximately one month. As the tires approach a critically bald condition, the vehicle exhibits compromised traction, manifesting in a pronounced wobble and pull in the steering system. Concurrently, multiple warning systems are activated, including - ABS light - Lane Departure Warning - Traction Control Warning - Service Engine Warning - Front Collision Warning My vehicle was involved in an incident where it lost traction and rear-ended another vehicle. The reoccurring lack of control as well as traction when the tire start wearing makes it extremely unsafe to drive. It is also unrealistic financially to keep replacing tires.”
Suspension
1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 5, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
- Engines
- 1.2L 3-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 5, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 36 | 43 | 39 | $1,650 | 227 |
- 39mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 5, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 4 of 5
- Side pole
- 2 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.4%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 5, 2026Vehicle 19466
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2024 Mirage questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 5, 2026.
What are the most common 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage problems?
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (1), steering (1), suspension (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage at 39 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
How safe is the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 5, 2026