DecodedCarsMitsubishi Mirage
10 model years from 2014 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2024
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.2L 3-cyl
- Best MPG
- 39–39 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2024)
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (41)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 15,275 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2024 Mirage in brief
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is a compact car offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 152 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,072 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 39 MPG combined (36 city / 43 highway), 40% better than the 2024 compact car average of 27.9 MPG, for an estimated $1,700 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Mitsubishi Mirage has 10 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2024.
Its most efficient year was 2024 at 39 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 39 to 39 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (50), service brakes (31), electrical system (24).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2017 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 5 campaigns and 173 owner complaints.
How the 2014 Mirage compares
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is a compact car offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 149 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,050 lb.
About the Mitsubishi Mirage
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a range of cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1978 until 2003 and again from 2012 to 2024. The hatchback models produced between 1978 and 2003 were classified as subcompact cars, while the sedan and station wagon models, marketed prominently as the Mitsubishi Lancer, were the compact offerings. The liftback introduced in 1988 complemented the sedan as an additional compact offering, and the coupé of 1991 fitted in with the subcompact range. The last Mirage model is a subcompact hatchback and sedan and it replaced the Mitsubishi Colt sold between 2002 and 2012.
From the Wikipedia article "Mitsubishi Mirage", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2024 Mirage pros & cons
Full 2024 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 39 MPG combined — 40% better than the average 2024 compact car (27.9 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 Mirage
5 owner complaints · 0 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Mirage
28 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 9 crash reports
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Mirage changes by model year
- 2021
- New body dimensions: 2.0 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 151.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 151.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 151.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 151.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 149.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 149.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 149.6 in | 2,072 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 21 |
| 2017 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 149.6 in | 2,072 lb | Not rated | 3 | 28 |
| 2015 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 148.8 in | 1,973 lb | Not rated | 2 | 39 |
| 2014 | 1.2L 3-cyl | 39 MPG | 148.8 in | 2,050 lb | Not rated | 3 | 41 |
Alternatives to the 2023 Mirage
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda 3 | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen GLI | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Hyundai Venue | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2023 Kia Rio | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →