1999 Honda Civic vs 1999 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 | 1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 338 | 57 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 144 | 39 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 61 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–30 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 122,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 118 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 58 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 13 |
| Power Train | 35 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 13 |
| Structure | 16 | 10 |
| Tires | 17 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 65 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1999 Honda Civic
1999 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.