1997 Mitsubishi Mirage power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The pulley belt came off and parts of the engine fell off. The dealership is aware of the problem.”
filed Sep 25, 2002
“Consumer been having problem with automatic transmission that will not work forward or in reverse. Technician indicated that was due to torque converter. *ak”
filed Feb 12, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Mirage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mirage | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Mirage | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 Mirage | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 Mirage | 5 | 14% |
| 1999 Mirage | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 Mirage | 6 | 14% |
| 1996 Mirage | 4 | 14% |
| 1995 Mirage | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 Mirage | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 Mirage | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 Mirage | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Mirage | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.