1996 Mitsubishi Mirage vs 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 26 | 44 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Mirage | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 8 |
| Power Train | 4 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.