2001 Honda Civic vs 2001 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 | 2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,079 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 424 | 37 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 147 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 403 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 310 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 0 |
| Suspension | 52 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 66 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 66 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 37 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2001 Honda Civic
2001 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.