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Mitsubishi Mirage G4 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 44 owner complaints on the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 from 29 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 44 complaints · 29 runs · 2017–2024 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Mirage G4 run is ML32F3FJ6HH (2017 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 22% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Mirage G4 model years 2017–2018.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has 29 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 32% of every Mirage G4 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
ML32F3FJ6HH••••••201743—
ML32FUFJ5RH••••••20243——
ML32F3FJXJH••••••201831—
ML32F3FJ4HH••••••201721—
ML32F3FJ7HH••••••201721—
ML32FUFJ2PH••••••20232——
ML32FUFJ1PH••••••20232——
ML32F3FJ6JH••••••201821—
ML32FUFJ3RH••••••20242——
ML32FUFJ5NH••••••20222——
ML32F3FJ2JH••••••20182——
ML32F3FJ1HH••••••20171——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 17 Mirage G4 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 21 Mirage G4 VINs so far, most often 2018, 2022, 2017 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2017 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.

FIG.02·Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2024263—
20231.753—
20201441
20181.61173
20171.71275
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2024 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 22% of everything Mitsubishi Mirage G4 owners report: Air Bags, 13 of 44 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags137—
Electrical System11——
Unknown Or Other71—
Engine7——
Service Brakes6——
Steering51—
Forward Collision Avoidance5——
Seat Belts43—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Mitsubishi Mirage G4; the 1 below cover build years 2017 to 2018. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
19V330000Air Bags2017–2018
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

19V330000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2017: 2 years on the road before the recall.

The Mirage G4 against its rivals

The Mirage G4 draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Accent 2.3 and the Chevrolet Sonic 2. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Mitsubishi Mirage G4 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Mitsubishi Mirage G444291.520.5%
Hyundai Accent1,6657242.313.2%
Chevrolet Sonic84742229.6%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 44 reports on the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, 20.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Mitsubishi Mirage G4 — complaint severity
OutcomeMitsubishi Mirage G4All vehicles
Complaints filed441,115,966
Involved a crash9 (20.5%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1158,013
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 253% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 share of that is 44 complaints over 29 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Recalls9 campaignsFuel economy37 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems65 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space13 cu ftUsed prices154 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 44 NHTSA complaints from 29 Mirage G4 runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Mirage G4 production run has the most complaints?

ML32F3FJ6HH, a 2017 build, with 4 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Mirage G4 run has 1.5.

Which Mirage G4 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2024 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.

Does the Mirage G4 get more complaints than the Hyundai Accent?

No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the Mirage G4 against 2.3 for the Hyundai Accent.

How many Mirage G4 complaints involve a crash?

20.5% of 44 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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