MIRAGE G4
Data · NHTSA & EPA
2017–2026 · 10 model years
Updated Jun 26, 2026
3.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ ForCar Score

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

Everything on the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — 2 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Quick answer

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 spans 2017–2026 with 2 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2017, 2018, 2024 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2025, 2026, 2021. It delivers up to 37 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.

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2017–2026
Years
2
Recalls
37
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
64
Complaints
3.5/5
★★★★★★★★★★
ForCar Reliability Score
Our editorial rating · 10 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.9
Complaint severity3.0

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2017 to 2026 across multiple generations.

VIN

Decode or check a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 by VIN

Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.

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How to read a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 VIN — every digit explained

Every Mitsubishi Mirage G4 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

1–3 · WMI4T1
4–8 · VDSBF1FK
9 · Check5
10 · YearH
11 · PlantU
12–17 · Serial123456
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
  • VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Mirage G4.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.

Model-year code (10th digit)

The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:

H2017 J2018 K2019 L2020 M2021 N2022 P2023 R2024 S2025 T2026

Where to find your Mirage G4 VIN

  • Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
  • Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
  • Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
  • Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have?

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has 2 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 recalls 1

Air Bags19V330000

What's wrong. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.

Risk. Air bags that do not deploy increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix. MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 recalls 1

Air Bags19V330000

What's wrong. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.

Risk. Air bags that do not deploy increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix. MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.

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Best and worst years for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 10 tracked years, the worst years are 2017, 2018, 2024 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2025, 2026, 2021.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

YearOwner complaintsTop issueVerdict
2017 Mirage G428Air BagsAvoid
2018 Mirage G411Air BagsAvoid
2019 Mirage G46Electrical SystemAverage
2020 Mirage G44EngineAverage
2021 Mirage G41Electrical SystemBest
2022 Mirage G43SteeringAverage
2023 Mirage G45Forward Collision AvoidanceAverage
2024 Mirage G46Service BrakesAvoid
2025 Mirage G40Best
2026 Mirage G40Best
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What are the most common Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems?

The most-reported Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems are Seats (1 reports), Engine (11 reports) and Wheels (1 reports) — out of 64 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

15
involved a crash
0
involved a fire
17
injuries reported
1
deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Air Bags 33% 21 Read
2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi mirage g4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side and pushed the vehicle into a third vehicle impacting the front passenger side. None of the frontal air bags deployed. The contact and a passenger were taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact had bruises on the chest and other areas of the body. The passenger sustained a head conclusion and bruises on the legs. The driver on the third vehicle died. The vehicle was towed by the police impound lot pending investigation. A police report number 2017-7-392-1517 was filed. The mitsubishi nimay dealer in caguas, puerto rico was made aware of the failure and they advised the contact to call manufacturer headquarters. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65.

2018 Mirage G4

I was in accident where my front it buckled and rear end it completely destroyed and no air bags went off. I was stopped and hit from behind at 45 miles per hour and pushed into another vehicle. I was on a city street in damp conditions

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 mitsubishi mirage. While driving approximately 25 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road, crashed, and flipped the vehicle over. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end, but the air bags did not deploy. The contacted stated that the covers for the side curtain air bags came off, but the air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and front passenger sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The local dealer (mountaineer automotive, 615 n. Eisenhower dr, beckley, wv) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10,000. *tt *tr

2019 Mirage G4

On [XXX], I was traveling back to Colorado from Missouri. The weather conditions turned poor while I was traveling just west of Topeka, Kansas. I lowered my speed to below the speed limit and continued. At one point, the car lost control. At this time, it veered to left and hit hard against median. Smashing the driver side front end substantially. Airbags did not deploy at this time. My head smashed into the frame to the left of the steering wheel concussing me. (Diagnosed later by an ER Doctor, notes provided in upload) After hitting on the left median, the car then bounced across both lanes of the highway and smashed the concrete median of an overpass. On this second collision the airbags also did not deploy. Before 2023 was over or in the first few days of 2024 I notified Mitsubishi of the issue. They quickly sent me a company called: TM Claims Service, Inc. Out of Pasadena, California. I provided them all of the documentation months ago and have received no communication after they've received it. To my knowledge, there were no previous issues with the airbags or the system that runs them. If I had to estimate the first impact would have been between 50-60mph and the second at least 40-50mph. I could have easily been killed in this situation and I am disappointed in the handling of this. Note the Police Report is not as specific as this and implies one collision, as seen in the photos provided there were two. At this point I do not know where the vehicle is, as it almost been a year and I was trying to work with Mitsubishi on this. I do know if the airbags were inspected following. [XXX] is my correspondence trying to resolve this matter or have it further investigated. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 Mirage G4

On november 18, 2019 i was in a motor vehicle accident, hitting a buck going 60 miles and hour, my airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt failed to lock on impact.

2017 Mirage G4

I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front ran a red light and collided with my vehicle.

2017 Mirage G4

The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that after she took her sleep medication, she was unaware that she had gotten into her vehicle. The contact stated that while driving asleep at an undisclosed speed, she side-swiped two other parked vehicles, causing damage to the front end of her vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. She woke up after crashing into the other vehicles and called 911. No air bags deployed upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash, a concussion, and bruising to her chest and collarbone. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however, the vehicle had not yet been inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V330000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 mitsubishi mirage g4. While the contact's vehicle was approaching a traffic light to make a right turn at 20 mph, another vehicle rear ended the rear driver's side of her vehicle at a high speed. As a result, the driver side door and the seat pushed out and injured the contact back. The contact stated that the other vehicle fled the scene. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm and upper and lower back. The contact sought medical attention at an urgent care facility. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v330000 (air bags) in june of 2019 after the crash. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact called modesto mitsubishi (located at 230 auto center ct, modesto, ca 95356, (209) 718-2300) and informed them of the failure. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 491,000.

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubushi mirage. The contact stated that she had a crash. The vehicle hit a deer directly at 55 mph and the impact pushed the radiator into the engine. None of the air bags deployed. The contact was taken to the hospital with injuries to her neck and back. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was being diagnosed at a body shop. The insurance company choose where they could determine whether it would be fixed or totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 47,000.

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 mitsubishi mirage g4. While driving 35 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was totaled and towed away. The contact suffered injuries to the head and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Electrical System 25% 16 Read
2023 Mirage G4

Multiple issues with this vehicle I couldn't check off.

2022 Mirage G4

I’ve been having multiple problems since I bought this 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 LE. First, my front brakes went out and I had problems with a serpentine belt not even a year and a half later after buying the car I took it to the dealership. They said there was nothing wrong with it. Let me leave with no brake pads and a squealing belt.. thank God I had an sense to have my husband check it and he replaced the belt and the brakes still that didn’t fix the brake problems. We have had brake problems since we bought car which I can prove that we’ve had to change our brakes every almost every 3 to 6 months that is the front brakes. I also replaced the back brake six months ago. I replaced the car with two sets of tires that are supposed to last for 60,000 miles. I have only put 54,682 miles on my car. My husband works four minutes away. I used to drive my car back-and-forth to work and that was 45 minutes one way For about a year, but other than that we have not drove the car except for a few times maybe three hours away for vacation we’ve also changed the spark plugs. This will be the second time we changed the serpentine belt. We’ve changed the air filter multiple times which we’re supposed to do that Spark plugs shouldn’t have to be changed until 100,000 miles. I’m wondering why now I’m having trouble steering the car and while it’s shaking while it’s idling and idling rough, so we’ve done everything that we’re supposed to do dealership is no help at all. Where do we go from here? Still paying on this car my payment is $447 a month so there’s no way I could get another vehicle and let this one go back.

2022 Mirage G4

Vehicle is available for inspection. Soon after I bought this car last April I realized it's VERY difficult to see how fast I am going in certain areas that are shadowed, especially on cloudy/overcast days. I have the lights set as bright as they will go but when I get in darker areas during the day I can just barely make out the tips to the 50/60 mph marks and a lot of times when it's cloudy overcast and I get in a darker spot I can't even SEE the tips of the 50/60 mph marks. Turning on the headlights doesn't help at all. I constantly have to "guess" what my speed is and that's a safety issue. I believe the problem stems from a combination of how far back the dash is set and the black cowl that protrudes out over the area. I think the area should be backlit like computer keys or somehow made to light up the way it does at night. I even tried to put some small LED lights in there but they were too dim to help. Another problem I have noticed with this car is that if I have my lights on I can't see my backup camera either, so if I want to back up in a parking garage or during a rainy day when I have my lights on, I first have to turn off my lights so I can use my backup camera.

2021 Mirage G4

I recently purchased a 2021Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition. Vin : [XXX] . I noticed (and tried everything i could) that the forward collision mitigation is not operational (FCM). I took it to the only authorized Mitsubishi Dealer in Las Vegas called 'Johnny Legends Mitsubishi'. They could not give me any helpful details and / or find what was wrong so they did not charge me the $195 fee. I left there with nothing of help. Went online, tried all i could and read the manual. Not sure what to do now. I was also turned down for the five year manufacturer warranty due to the fact i was not the original owner and purchased it new. Carfax was provided by the dealership i purchased from. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2020 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact called on behalf of a friend who owns a 2020 mitsubishi mirage g4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact experienced the failure after the radio and air condition was activated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact experienced the failure on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to camacho mitsubishi located at (401 auto vista dr, palmdale, ca 93551), however, a diagnostic test was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,951.

2019 Mirage G4

Airbag light keeps coming on malfunctioning won’t deploy if in an accident. Radio and back tail light on drivers side stop working when the battery was replaced.

2019 Mirage G4

The wires in the rear near fuel pump have degraded causing the fuel system failure.. Upon inspection the wires are frayed and possible fire hazaard as its at the fuel pump i have seen many complaints about this on 2017-2023 models including the g4 and hatchback. The keep saying its mice but it is a sealed area and no poop or other damage

2019 Mirage G4

My 2019 mirage kept shutting off at random times. Although it started right back at first now it won't start at all. I was driving and with no warning my car shuts off and I'm on a pretty busy highway and I have to steer it off the road traffic flying by me. My so 2 years is in the car as well and his safety as mine was put in jeopardy and is something that needs to be fixed right away. And needs to be first on recall list.

2018 Mirage G4

A un ao de comprado totalmente nuevo el vehculo estaba en marcha cuando me tocaba frenar no s detuvo el auto. Y tuve que utilzar la emergencia. Sin contar que los pads no le duran ni 7 meses. Los gasta bien rpido. Por otro lado, desde antes del cumplir el ao; el vehculo me ha dejado a pies. Pues entiendo que la batera debe tener un defecto de fabricacin. Ya son 4 las veces (incluyendo el da de hoy) que he solicitado asistencia por este motivo. Y en ninguna de las ocasiones se ha dejado luces prendidas para que yo tenga problemas con la batera. Y cabe destacar que el carro lleva todo el mantenimiento al da. Y cunto con toda la evidencia.

2018 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mitsubishi mirage g4. When the vehicle was started, the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle vibrated at 40 mph and did not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to nimay mitsubishi (787-622-0200, located at pr-2 o, toa baja 00949, san juan, puerto rico) where it was diagnosed that an unknown cable was chewed up by rodents and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,800.

Engine 17% 11 Read
2024 Mirage G4

The dealership committed a large-scale odometer fraud schemes, on my declaration page I didn’t sign the mileage states it had 10 miles and it was a new vehicle and on another page in the contract it stated it had 292 miles. When it was a used car with 2950 miles. And the car transmission is slipping.

2023 Mirage G4

i have a 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage BE, when i bought, the odometer is 4470 Miles, this car 1.2L i3 3A92 Engine, the Valve Cover of this Engine have a Leak from back and left of engine, while only 4479 Miles, is too soon for this problem - No Risk

2020 Mirage G4

I purchased this vehicle on september 4, 2020. It had 12 miles on it and to my knowledge i was the original owner. On september 21, 2020 i took the vehicle on a 3 hour drive. While traveling at 45 miles per hour, the vehicle hit a deceased small animal (roadkill) with the passenger tire. The vehicle then became completely disabled as the engine stopped operating. Per the insurance adjuster, the object was able to bounce off of the engine, as it is not covered by any plating, shielding or protection. As the vehicle sits very low to the ground, the insurance adjuster was surprised that the vehicle did not have this engine protection as a standard measure. As a result, the small object which should have just bounced off the car was able to cause the engine to completely disable and need to be fully replaced. The damage was over $9,900 in total. In conversations with the dealership, i was advised that this particular mitsubishi car only has a small strip of plastic kick plate under the bumper area, and there is no protection at all from elements or otherwise to the engine undercarriage. No remedies were offered to me in regard to the defective vehicle.

2020 Mirage G4

T car transmission is pulling hard, like it is havving trouble pulling forward.

2019 Mirage G4

My 2019 mirage kept shutting off at random times. Although it started right back at first now it won't start at all. I was driving and with no warning my car shuts off and I'm on a pretty busy highway and I have to steer it off the road traffic flying by me. My so 2 years is in the car as well and his safety as mine was put in jeopardy and is something that needs to be fixed right away. And needs to be first on recall list.

2018 Mirage G4

The radio glitches and works when it wants to. The engine clicks before starting, 4-5 clicks and turns over. Electrical issues all over from cutting back of fuel from turning on a/c to rolling down the windows.

2018 Mirage G4

When you put the ac on the car slows down and it's hard to drive. The engine makes a lot of noise while it's on and driving. The electrical features glitches all the times.

2017 Mirage G4

This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.

2017 Mirage G4

The vehicle was showing no signs initially then as i entered the hwy, the engine light, battery and all lights came on. Then it started banging loudly and pulled over to exit but then the car started to slow down and died on the shoulder of the hwy. I barely made it off and it rested on the exit ramp. I was fearful and shocked as i have had no problems previous to this issue. Car was towed to our mechanic, he turned the work down because it was internal to the engine. Then it was confirmed by frank leta mitsubishi that it was catastrophic engine failure. I purchased this vehicle from enterprise 02/09/2019 as a second owner with their approval that it was a great car. It is not and all so abrupt!

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi mirage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, hesitate, and stall after the accelerator pedal was released. The manufacturer and local dealer (high point mitsubishi, 2411 north main st., high point, nc) were both notified of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Service Brakes 13% 8 Read
2024 Mirage G4

The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that the brake pads had to be replaced approximately every 2 to 3 months. The contact believed that there was an abnormal fault with the braking system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake pads were replaced; however, the failure recurred, and the brake pads made abnormal grinding and screeching sounds. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics on several occasions; however, the failure persisted after repeated repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

2024 Mirage G4

There are several things wrong w/ New 2024 Mirage configuration, windows crack/pop, air can't be use while at higher speeds, brakes rottening, unbalanced, steering, out of control, super slow, 3cyclinder, terrible tires, built cheap, not rode worthy, everything is wrong the ergonomic paddle in wrong positioning (shifting my right knee, hand and back out) in pain while driving confirmation #[XXX] defective and no longer sold in USA. so how did I get tis MESS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2024 Mirage G4

Greetings I have a concern I bought a Mitsubishi Mirage G-4 when I applied the brake brakes and then the brake finch goes down I already took it to dealer 3 times and I designed it is not a defect and my life. Thanks a lot

2023 Mirage G4

Multiple issues with this vehicle I couldn't check off.

2022 Mirage G4

I’ve been having multiple problems since I bought this 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 LE. First, my front brakes went out and I had problems with a serpentine belt not even a year and a half later after buying the car I took it to the dealership. They said there was nothing wrong with it. Let me leave with no brake pads and a squealing belt.. thank God I had an sense to have my husband check it and he replaced the belt and the brakes still that didn’t fix the brake problems. We have had brake problems since we bought car which I can prove that we’ve had to change our brakes every almost every 3 to 6 months that is the front brakes. I also replaced the back brake six months ago. I replaced the car with two sets of tires that are supposed to last for 60,000 miles. I have only put 54,682 miles on my car. My husband works four minutes away. I used to drive my car back-and-forth to work and that was 45 minutes one way For about a year, but other than that we have not drove the car except for a few times maybe three hours away for vacation we’ve also changed the spark plugs. This will be the second time we changed the serpentine belt. We’ve changed the air filter multiple times which we’re supposed to do that Spark plugs shouldn’t have to be changed until 100,000 miles. I’m wondering why now I’m having trouble steering the car and while it’s shaking while it’s idling and idling rough, so we’ve done everything that we’re supposed to do dealership is no help at all. Where do we go from here? Still paying on this car my payment is $447 a month so there’s no way I could get another vehicle and let this one go back.

2018 Mirage G4

A un ao de comprado totalmente nuevo el vehculo estaba en marcha cuando me tocaba frenar no s detuvo el auto. Y tuve que utilzar la emergencia. Sin contar que los pads no le duran ni 7 meses. Los gasta bien rpido. Por otro lado, desde antes del cumplir el ao; el vehculo me ha dejado a pies. Pues entiendo que la batera debe tener un defecto de fabricacin. Ya son 4 las veces (incluyendo el da de hoy) que he solicitado asistencia por este motivo. Y en ninguna de las ocasiones se ha dejado luces prendidas para que yo tenga problemas con la batera. Y cabe destacar que el carro lleva todo el mantenimiento al da. Y cunto con toda la evidencia.

2017 Mirage G4

The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.

2017 Mirage G4

Twice about 6 months apart driving city speeds the brake pedal has gone to the floor, a quick pump and everything is good but it scares you to death! Nothing can be found wrong and its still under warranty?

Vehicle Speed Control 8% 5 Read
2024 Mirage G4

The dealership committed a large-scale odometer fraud schemes, on my declaration page I didn’t sign the mileage states it had 10 miles and it was a new vehicle and on another page in the contract it stated it had 292 miles. When it was a used car with 2950 miles. And the car transmission is slipping.

2023 Mirage G4

Multiple other issues

2017 Mirage G4

The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi mirage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, hesitate, and stall after the accelerator pedal was released. The manufacturer and local dealer (high point mitsubishi, 2411 north main st., high point, nc) were both notified of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 25,000.

2017 Mirage G4

I brought my car in 08/29 2017 new..in 03/15/2018 my speed control begin to be come hard to be shift in to drive and park and reverse while car is in park stationary

Steering 8% 5 Read
2018 Mirage G4

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has been having long issues with swaying when going over 60 mph. I kept bringing it back to the Mitsubishi dealership and complaining but they kept saying they could not replicate the problem. One day on the highway, a few years after constantly complaining the right front tire made a sound and the whole car swayed to the left almost flipping over. Luckily I maneuvered off the highway into a grassy area on the side of the shoulder. Several cars avoided colliding with me. Even after the almost fatal incident and being towed, the dealership claimed the issue could not be replicated. Now out of nowhere, for a paint issue while the car was in the shop they determined they found the issue and it has to do with the sway bar and rear axle, and want to charge me $3,700.00

2024 Mirage G4

I purchased this Automobile from a new car dealer, and right away noticed a steering defect. The service advisor confirmed the defect, and could not repair the problem. I arbitrated this with the manufacturer, but the results were not in my favor and my claim was denied. Although, the arbitrator determined that a manufacturing defect existed, but did not impact the safety use and value of the motor vehicle, even though on the repair order it clearly states that safety issues may exist as a result of the misalignment.

2024 Mirage G4

There are several things wrong w/ New 2024 Mirage configuration, windows crack/pop, air can't be use while at higher speeds, brakes rottening, unbalanced, steering, out of control, super slow, 3cyclinder, terrible tires, built cheap, not rode worthy, everything is wrong the ergonomic paddle in wrong positioning (shifting my right knee, hand and back out) in pain while driving confirmation #[XXX] defective and no longer sold in USA. so how did I get tis MESS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2022 Mirage G4

I’ve been having multiple problems since I bought this 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 LE. First, my front brakes went out and I had problems with a serpentine belt not even a year and a half later after buying the car I took it to the dealership. They said there was nothing wrong with it. Let me leave with no brake pads and a squealing belt.. thank God I had an sense to have my husband check it and he replaced the belt and the brakes still that didn’t fix the brake problems. We have had brake problems since we bought car which I can prove that we’ve had to change our brakes every almost every 3 to 6 months that is the front brakes. I also replaced the back brake six months ago. I replaced the car with two sets of tires that are supposed to last for 60,000 miles. I have only put 54,682 miles on my car. My husband works four minutes away. I used to drive my car back-and-forth to work and that was 45 minutes one way For about a year, but other than that we have not drove the car except for a few times maybe three hours away for vacation we’ve also changed the spark plugs. This will be the second time we changed the serpentine belt. We’ve changed the air filter multiple times which we’re supposed to do that Spark plugs shouldn’t have to be changed until 100,000 miles. I’m wondering why now I’m having trouble steering the car and while it’s shaking while it’s idling and idling rough, so we’ve done everything that we’re supposed to do dealership is no help at all. Where do we go from here? Still paying on this car my payment is $447 a month so there’s no way I could get another vehicle and let this one go back.

2022 Mirage G4

Vehicle produces loud heavy mechanical noises after ignition and upon turning electric power steering. Steering wanders considerably from side to side on highway straight aways provoking constant need to compensate so as to keep vehicle properly centered within lane and producing considerable fatigue. Even greater noises coming from what sounds like bottom of engine bay when I recently applied heavy braking to negotiate a rather deep storm drain while approaching the factory authorized Mitsubishi repair station. The whole bottom of the vehicle sounded as if it was about to fall out from beneath the vehicle. It sounded and felt like serious Steering, drive train and suspension problems! Vehicle is available for inspection upon request considering a replacement vehicle be provided to assist me with frequent medical visits as I am seriously disabled with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Chronic Lyme Disease and Immune Compromised health status (veteran). Possible multi systems failure including steering. Dealer said everything is OK to my surprise and shock. Problems first appeared on the first day of use July 6, 2022. Uncertain No warning lamps or indicators have turned on, just extremely loud noises and bad steering.

Power Train 8% 5 Read
2018 Mirage G4

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has been having long issues with swaying when going over 60 mph. I kept bringing it back to the Mitsubishi dealership and complaining but they kept saying they could not replicate the problem. One day on the highway, a few years after constantly complaining the right front tire made a sound and the whole car swayed to the left almost flipping over. Luckily I maneuvered off the highway into a grassy area on the side of the shoulder. Several cars avoided colliding with me. Even after the almost fatal incident and being towed, the dealership claimed the issue could not be replicated. Now out of nowhere, for a paint issue while the car was in the shop they determined they found the issue and it has to do with the sway bar and rear axle, and want to charge me $3,700.00

2022 Mirage G4

Vehicle produces loud heavy mechanical noises after ignition and upon turning electric power steering. Steering wanders considerably from side to side on highway straight aways provoking constant need to compensate so as to keep vehicle properly centered within lane and producing considerable fatigue. Even greater noises coming from what sounds like bottom of engine bay when I recently applied heavy braking to negotiate a rather deep storm drain while approaching the factory authorized Mitsubishi repair station. The whole bottom of the vehicle sounded as if it was about to fall out from beneath the vehicle. It sounded and felt like serious Steering, drive train and suspension problems! Vehicle is available for inspection upon request considering a replacement vehicle be provided to assist me with frequent medical visits as I am seriously disabled with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Chronic Lyme Disease and Immune Compromised health status (veteran). Possible multi systems failure including steering. Dealer said everything is OK to my surprise and shock. Problems first appeared on the first day of use July 6, 2022. Uncertain No warning lamps or indicators have turned on, just extremely loud noises and bad steering.

2019 Mirage G4

So after my car at about 2,000 miles on it my front strut mounts gave out I had them inspected and was told that they were bad the car was practically brand new I was having a lot of noise coming from the front end and I noticed that my car took a lot longer to brake than it should. And I believe that this is a safety concern because it shouldn't be going out that soon and the increased breaking distance associated with it increases the risk of accidents. And the strut mounts should not be bad from that early on. Also another problem that my vehicle has had that I haven't gotten diagnosed yet is there is a popping sound coming from the transaxle where the axle goes into the transmission and a delay in acceleration sometimes and other times my car randomly jolts forward. And I have to explanation as to why. And the third problem that I've had from about the same mileage as my car randomly not turning on though not a safety concern unless you really need to get somewhere it still shouldn't have that problem with so little miles and it's never been in an accident. I just remembered one other thing my car rolls if the parking brake is not on which I feel like that is a safety concern it will roll about a good four or five inches and it is really sketchy and it does not have enough mileage on it to be doing this and I have never been in an accident it started doing this around the same time all these problems arose around about 2,000 miles on my car and I have to have my e-brake on just to feel comfortable to park it and I have a friend who also has a Mitsubishi and hers doesn't do that and I feel like it has something to do with the popping sound in the transmission area.

2017 Mirage G4

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi mirage g4. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park while attempting to drive. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

2017 Mirage G4

My automatic shift does not go into shift smoothly its very hard to move shift drive or to reverse @ times

Seat Belts 8% 5 Read
2020 Mirage G4

The seatbelt did not restrain me in an accident I was injured from going into the airbag.

2018 Mirage G4

On november 18, 2019 i was in a motor vehicle accident, hitting a buck going 60 miles and hour, my airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt failed to lock on impact.

2017 Mirage G4

I was stopped in traffic when i was rear ended by a driver doing approximately 50 mph on a 3 lane parkway, which caused me to crash into the car right in front of me. The collision was violent enough to cause bruising on my bicep and upper thighs and knocked my hearing aids onto the dash. The airbag did not deploy and the seat belt inertial reel did not activate properly as my head was above the steering wheel when it finally caught. I do not know if the seatbelt reached the end of its length, or the inertial reel finally locked, but when it did stop me, the lap belt was on my upper things, the shoulder strap was down across my arm and stomach and my head was up over the steering wheel headed for the front window. I believe this exacerbated my lower back injury by causing a severe twisting moment as opposed to being restrained properly in the seat.

2018 Mirage G4

Seat belt got stuck under seat and light won’t go iff

2017 Mirage G4

The driver seatbelt doesn’t lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn’t come on til way later after the car wouldn’t work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it’s on neutral but in reality it’s in drive. Please help!! I don’t even know who can look at my car.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.

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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

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Mitsubishi Mirage G4 cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Mirage G4 holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 90 cu ft of passenger volume and 13 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

90
Passenger ft³
13
Cargo ft³
103
Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

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What MPG does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 get?

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 returns up to 37 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:

YearCityHighwayCombinedEngine
2017 Mirage G43542371.2L 3-cyl
2018 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
2019 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
2020 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
2021 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
2022 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
2023 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
2024 Mirage G43541371.2L 3-cyl
YearCityHighwayCombinedEngine
2025 Mirage G42528261.5L 4-cyl
2026 Mirage G42526251.5L 4-cyl

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

What engines does the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have? Power & range

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is offered with 2 powertrains — 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
3-cyl1.2L · 3-cylCVTFWDRegular
4-cyl1.5L · 4-cylCVT4WDRegular

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

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How much does a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 cost to own?

A Mitsubishi Mirage G4 depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

80%
Value @ 1 yr
61%
Value @ 3 yrs
46%
Value @ 5 yrs
$8,500
Est. 5-yr fuel
$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 180%
Year 270%
Year 361%
Year 453%
Year 546%

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Mirage G4 loses about 54% of its value over five years.
  • Fuel — ≈ $8,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Mirage G4 ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 safe?

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 earns up to —-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:

YearOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2023 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2022 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2021 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2020 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2019 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2018 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
2017 Mirage G4☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.

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How many miles does a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 last?

A well-maintained Mitsubishi Mirage G4 typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.

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All Mitsubishi Mirage G4 model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2026 Mirage G4 0 25 mpg
2025 Mirage G4 0 26 mpg
2024 Mirage G4 0 37 mpg
2023 Mirage G4 0 37 mpg
2022 Mirage G4 0 37 mpg
2021 Mirage G4 0 37 mpg
2020 Mirage G4 0 37 mpg
2019 Mirage G4 0 37 mpg
2018 Mirage G4 1 recall 37 mpg
2017 Mirage G4 1 recall 37 mpg

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Mirage G4?

By owner-complaint volume, 2017, 2018, 2024 drew the most reports. 2025, 2026, 2021 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the Mirage G4 have?

2 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

What MPG does the Mirage G4 get?

Up to 37 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

How many miles does a Mirage G4 last?

A well-maintained Mirage G4 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Mirage G4 reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Mirage G4 is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 warranty?

New Mitsubishi models carry a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 10 years / 100,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Mitsubishi dealer.

Where is the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Mirage G4's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Mitsubishi may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Mirage G4 have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jun 2026. — ForCar Editorial
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