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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.

Metric2000 Chevrolet Cavalier2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
NHTSA complaints31535
Recall campaigns22
Service bulletins (TSBs)38341
Investigations30
Crash reports259
Fire reports81
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2425–31
Median reported incident mileage59,850 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet CavalierMitsubishi Mirage
Electrical System699
Engine and Engine Cooling544
Service Brakes, Hydraulic415
Steering284
Power Train265
Structure273
Fuel System, Gasoline290
Suspension215

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling420
Vibration / shaking120
Clunking / rattling120
Won’t start80
Loss of power80
Check engine light80
Rust / corrosion80
Overheating70
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.