Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V428000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage shows a notable number of recalls related to non-compliance with safety standards, primarily in aftermarket lighting. Despite a low overall number of owner complaints, the recalled issues point to potential safety concerns and reliability factors that impact overall ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| headlights | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| turn signal | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| airbag labels | N/A | $20–$50 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt check at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim headlights or failed bulbs
- Non-functional turn signals
- Airbag warning light on dash
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.