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RecallGazette

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2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 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.

Metric2015 Ford Focus2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
NHTSA complaints1,01339
Recall campaigns92
Service bulletins (TSBs)130125
Investigations50
Crash reports309
Fire reports40
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–3236–39
Median reported incident mileage62,000 mi19,750 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusMitsubishi Mirage
Power Train5562
Engine1701
Fuel/propulsion System1362
Steering935
Electrical System642
Vehicle Speed Control424
Fuel System, Gasoline320
Air Bags188

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1850
Vibration / shaking1770
Check engine light1450
Hesitation / surging1020
Overheating450
Loss of power420
Shifting problems420
Won’t start180

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.