1996 Mitsubishi Mirage vs 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 74 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 26 | 49 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Mirage | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 18 |
| Power Train | 4 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6 |
| Suspension | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.