2000 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 315 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 383 | 41 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,850 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 69 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 5 |
| Steering | 28 | 4 |
| Power Train | 26 | 5 |
| Structure | 27 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 0 |
| Suspension | 21 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000 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.