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2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 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.

Metric2014 Ford Focus2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
NHTSA complaints2,59244
Recall campaigns123
Service bulletins (TSBs)147132
Investigations30
Crash reports6814
Fire reports91
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–3036–39
Median reported incident mileage50,000 mi20,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusMitsubishi Mirage
Power Train1,5714
Engine4418
Fuel/propulsion System2971
Electrical System2455
Steering2191
Vehicle Speed Control1643
Structure623
Fuel System, Gasoline520

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking5690
Stalling4970
Hesitation / surging4420
Check engine light2580
Shifting problems1330
Loss of power1110
Overheating650
Won’t start370

Compare all Ford Focus vs Mitsubishi Mirage years →

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.