Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V686000 Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has a significant airbag recall affecting safety. Complaints primarily involve the airbags, speed control, and steering. Reliability may vary, impacting ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| speed control | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Unusual engine rpms
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Flat tire without road damage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.