1996 Mitsubishi Mirage air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I've had problems with the car from day one. It has always used oil, having to add more oil all the time even though I due an oil change on regular basis. This has caused me to run low on oil, and the oil does not come on until as the mechanics say "its bone dry". The air condition belt…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collison in which the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. As a result the driver sustained injuries to neck and back. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. *ak *nlm”
filed Nov 5, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Mirage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mirage | 8 | 21% |
| 2014 Mirage | 15 | 34% |
| 2001 Mirage | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 Mirage | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 Mirage | 9 | 16% |
| 1998 Mirage | 9 | 21% |
| 1997 Mirage | 15 | 20% |
| 1995 Mirage | 35 | 50% |
| 1994 Mirage | 30 | 50% |
| 1991 Mirage | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.