1996 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Most common 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage problems

Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Power Train	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Wheels	2
Suspension	2
Seat Belts	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Visibility	2
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2004-04-22, Visibility
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 SQUEAKED FROM DAY ONE, THEN JUST QUIT WORKING. THE WATER PUMP HAS NOW WENT OUT TWICE!!! THE FIRST TIME THE THERMOSTAT ALSO WAS NOT WORKING, WHICH CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MAJOR MECHANICAL BILL...NO WARNING WHILE OUT OF STATE!!! THE WINDSHIELD HAS ALWAYS FOGGED UP NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO TO ELIMINATE IT, WHICH HAS CAUSED ME NEAR COLLISIONS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE WINDOWS SOON BECAME OFF TRACK FOR NO APPAREN

2002-01-31, Air Bags
THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. YH

2001-11-05, Air Bags
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

2001-03-09, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WENT TO FLOOR. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPAIRED. *AK

2000-10-12, Electrical System
1996, MITSUBISHI LANCER; WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. MITSUBISHI CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

1996 Mitsubishi Mirage questions

Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (14), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.