Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Reliability by Year
Best & Worst Years, Problems & Recalls — NHTSA Data
Comparing used Mitsubishi Mirage G4 options? We analyzed 10 model years (2017–2026) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has 64 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls across model years 2017–2026. The most reported issue area is AIR BAGS. 2017 drew the most complaints; 2022 drew the fewest.
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Mirage G4
- Model years analyzed
- 2017–2026 (10 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 64
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Crash-related complaints
- 15
- Fire-related complaints
- 0
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2017 (28 complaints)
- Best model year (fewest complaints)
- 2022 (3 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- AIR BAGS
- Reliability signal
- Average
Mitsubishi Mirage G4: Which Years to Avoid & Which to Buy
Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.
These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.
These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.
⭐ NHTSA NCAP Crash Test Ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
AverageThe MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 has 64 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. 15 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 64 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 2 federal recall campaigns
- 15 crash-related complaints on record
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🔔 NHTSA Safety Recalls
2 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
Safety Recall
Safety Recall
Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2017–2026. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
🔧 Most-Reported Problem Areas
Based on component keywords extracted from all 64 NHTSA complaints.
📋 NHTSA Complaint Reports
64 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
Seat belt got stuck under seat and light won’t go iff
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has been having long issues with swaying when going over 60 mph. I kept bringing it back to the Mitsubishi dealership and complaining but they kept saying they could not replicate the problem. One day on the highway, a few years after constantly complaining the right front tire made a sound and the whole car swayed to the left almost flipping over. Luckily I maneuvered off the highway into a grassy area on the side of the shoulder. Several cars avoided colliding with me. Even after the almost fatal incident and being towed, the dealership claimed the issue could not be replicated. Now out of nowhere, for a paint issue while the car was in the shop they determined they found the issue and it has to do with the sway bar and rear axle, and want to charge me $3,700.00
Drivers window bracket broke inside door causing glass to fall into door jamb.
Drivers window started making clicking noises going up and down. Found bracket was broken inside door jamb
A UN AO DE COMPRADO TOTALMENTE NUEVO EL VEHCULO ESTABA EN MARCHA CUANDO ME TOCABA FRENAR NO S DETUVO EL AUTO. Y TUVE QUE UTILZAR LA EMERGENCIA. SIN CONTAR QUE LOS PADS NO LE DURAN NI 7 MESES. LOS GASTA BIEN RPIDO. POR OTRO LADO, DESDE ANTES DEL CUMPLIR EL AO; EL VEHCULO ME HA DEJADO A PIES. PUES ENTIENDO QUE LA BATERA DEBE TENER UN DEFECTO DE FABRICACIN. YA SON 4 LAS VECES (INCLUYENDO EL DA DE HOY) QUE HE SOLICITADO ASISTENCIA POR ESTE MOTIVO. Y EN NINGUNA DE LAS OCASIONES SE HA DEJADO LUCES PRENDIDAS PARA QUE YO TENGA PROBLEMAS CON LA BATERA. Y CABE DESTACAR QUE EL CARRO LLEVA TODO EL MANTENIMIENTO AL DA. Y CUNTO CON TODA LA EVIDENCIA.
I WAS IN ACCIDENT WHERE MY FRONT IT BUCKLED AND REAR END IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS STOPPED AND HIT FROM BEHIND AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN DAMP CONDITIONS
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2019 I WAS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, HITTING A BUCK GOING 60 MILES AND HOUR, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT FAILED TO LOCK ON IMPACT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AT 40 MPH AND DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIMAY MITSUBISHI (787-622-0200, LOCATED AT PR-2 O, TOA BAJA 00949, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN CABLE WAS CHEWED UP BY RODENTS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,800.
I DONT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT RECALL
THE RADIO GLITCHES AND WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE ENGINE CLICKS BEFORE STARTING, 4-5 CLICKS AND TURNS OVER. ELECTRICAL ISSUES ALL OVER FROM CUTTING BACK OF FUEL FROM TURNING ON A/C TO ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS.
WHEN YOU PUT THE AC ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND IT'S HARD TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE IT'S ON AND DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES GLITCHES ALL THE TIMES.
This vehicle can not sustain wind less than 15 Miles per hr on a windy day. I was close to being in a very serious highway accident 3 times. Small wind forces will make you loose control in the car. The seats has caused severe back and hip plain because of all the friction from that you feel from highway when driving the vehicle. I had to buy all kinds of padding to sit on to drive vehicle.
Multiple issues with this vehicle I couldn't check off.
Multiple other issues
i have a 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage BE, when i bought, the odometer is 4470 Miles, this car 1.2L i3 3A92 Engine, the Valve Cover of this Engine have a Leak from back and left of engine, while only 4479 Miles, is too soon for this problem - No Risk
my 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage BE, have an Automatic Braking System while you near object, but in my experience of this features, this is not work properly sometimes, sometime when you near object and your not braking, this features does not help me you to auto brake or alert you, and sometimes do, but still not properly because sometime does not need to alert or auto brake, but do it, why ? i don't know, this features need to be reprogrammed and more intelligent, i think this is increase of crash because someone maybe trust this feature.
The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that the brake pads had to be replaced approximately every 2 to 3 months. The contact believed that there was an abnormal fault with the braking system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake pads were replaced; however, the failure recurred, and the brake pads made abnormal grinding and screeching sounds. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics on several occasions; however, the failure persisted after repeated repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
The dealership committed a large-scale odometer fraud schemes, on my declaration page I didn’t sign the mileage states it had 10 miles and it was a new vehicle and on another page in the contract it stated it had 292 miles. When it was a used car with 2950 miles. And the car transmission is slipping.
I purchased this Automobile from a new car dealer, and right away noticed a steering defect. The service advisor confirmed the defect, and could not repair the problem. I arbitrated this with the manufacturer, but the results were not in my favor and my claim was denied. Although, the arbitrator determined that a manufacturing defect existed, but did not impact the safety use and value of the motor vehicle, even though on the repair order it clearly states that safety issues may exist as a result of the misalignment.
There are several things wrong w/ New 2024 Mirage configuration, windows crack/pop, air can't be use while at higher speeds, brakes rottening, unbalanced, steering, out of control, super slow, 3cyclinder, terrible tires, built cheap, not rode worthy, everything is wrong the ergonomic paddle in wrong positioning (shifting my right knee, hand and back out) in pain while driving confirmation #[XXX] defective and no longer sold in USA. so how did I get tis MESS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Showing 20 of 64 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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📖 Understanding This Data
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has 64 complaints on record across 10 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 15 of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4's 64 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Average) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Mitsubishi Mirage G4 vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Mitsubishi Mirage G4 vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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