1999 Mitsubishi Mirage service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Braking produces squeaking and rubbing sounds even after rotors were turned & replaced. Multiple pad replacements over the course of the last 3 years. The repeated rubbing and squeaking sounds occur even after brake service after less than 1500 miles. *ak transmission: car is "slow" to accelerate…”
filed May 31, 2004
“Faulty brakes-in dec,2002, had to hit brakes when vehicle pulled in front of me. I immediately lost control of vehicle-no steering- and car spun several times. Appeared brakes locked up even though I have abs system. *jb 2/2003-same thing. Was couple lengths behind vehicle when car in front…”
filed Feb 28, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Mirage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mirage | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 Mirage | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 Mirage | 5 | 14% |
| 1998 Mirage | 8 | 19% |
| 1997 Mirage | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 Mirage | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 Mirage | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 Mirage | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 Mirage | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Mirage | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.