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2018 Mitsubishi MIRAGE G4 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

11 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

8,651 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2018 model year. Data updated: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues218.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
4
Electrical System
3
Structure:Body
3
Engine
2
Seat Belts
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Electrical System:Wiring
1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags4
Electrical System3
Structure:Body3
Engine2
Seat Belts2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System:Wiring1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Air Bags: 4; Electrical System: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Engine: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
4
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0004
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019
6
2021
3
2024
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20196
20213
20241
20251

2019: 6; 2021: 3; 2024: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11242924 · 2019-08-09 (August 9, 2019)

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.

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Owner report 11254013 · 2019-09-08 (September 8, 2019)

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.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

11 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

45.5%Usable mileage5 / 11 records
100.0%Valid incident date11 / 11 records
100.0%Valid filing date11 / 11 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates11 / 11 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20172018201920202021202220232024
Air Bags
861.5%
ODI 10983690 · 13,800 mi

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…

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436.4%
ODI 11266680

I DONT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT RECALL

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220.0%
ODI 11483024 · 76,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated while driving approximately at 55 MPH, a vehicle in front stopped rapidly and caused a chain reaction crash. The contact's vehicle was the fourth and was the final vehicle involved in the crash. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the third vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was crushed, and the hood was crumpled to the windshield. The third vehicle was a large truck and suffered little damage. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger air bags did not …

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Electrical System
17.7%
ODI 11518010

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.

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327.3%
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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220.0%
ODI 11495098

My radio along with my reverse camera is not working, my radio was coming on while not in park but now it works in drive a few days ago but day before yesterday it stopped working all together. My back up camera doesn’t work, anymore either. This is ridiculous that nobody thinks it’s important for this to be happening, who wants a car that doesn’t work all the way if you trying to sell it, what can be done

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125.0%
ODI 11312082 · 3,951 mi

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 …

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150.0%
ODI 11579181

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…

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266.7%
ODI 11517530

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 …

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120.0%
ODI 11598794

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

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
17.7%
ODI 11311052 · 57 mi

AS FOR THE MOST PART I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE INTERIOR FOGS UP AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE . YOU CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR IF THE WIND IS BLOWING. IT'S HARD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. NEVER! ACCIDENTALLY RUN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WILL ALMOST FLIP. SO I HAVE FOUND THAT DRIVING DEFENSE IS THE ONLY WAS TO DRIVE THE MIRAGE. ITS TIRESOME JUST TO GO GET GROCERIES. LOVE THE GAS MILEAGE. I SHOULD HAVE RESEARCHED THE CAR. I HAD AN ECLIPSE AND I LOVED IT. I GUESS I THOUGHT THE MIRAGE, BEING A MITSUBISHI WOULD HAVE KINDA THE SAME. NOT IN POWER BUT THE W…

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218.2%
ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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220.0%
ODI 11192230 · 5,000 mi

CHEST INJURY AND FACE INJURY IN REAR END ACCIDENT

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125.0%
ODI 11390131 · 600 mi

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, T…

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150.0%
ODI 11579181

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…

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120.0%
ODI 11656858

This vehicle can not sustain wind less than 15 Miles per hr on a windy day. I was close to being in a very serious highway accident 3 times. Small wind forces will make you loose control in the car. The seats has caused severe back and hip plain because of all the friction from that you feel from highway when driving the vehicle. I had to buy all kinds of padding to sit on to drive vehicle.

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116.7%
ODI 11694904

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.

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Engine
215.4%
ODI 11096310

2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *LD *JS *JS *JS

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218.2%
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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00.0%

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250.0%
ODI 11361635 · 6,000 mi

T CAR TRANSMISSION IS PULLING HARD, LIKE IT IS HAVVING TROUBLE PULLING FORWARD.

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120.0%
ODI 11594730

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

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116.7%
ODI 11694904

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.

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Service Brakes
00.0%

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19.1%
ODI 11405334 · 8,651 mi

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 BATER…

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110.0%
ODI 11501194

When driving down the toll road my calipers popped out and had the piston touching the roder of the break causing for it to be sheared down and for my breaks not to work.

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133.3%
ODI 11666866

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’v…

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120.0%
ODI 11598794

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

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350.0%
ODI 11588258

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

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Steering
00.0%

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19.1%
ODI 11596442

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 bei…

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110.0%
ODI 11363174 · 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING STARTED SQUACKING, STEERING IS WIGGLY, GONE THROUGH ABOUT 8 TIRES ON ONE PARTICULAR SIDE. WAS DRIVING TOO GET BRAKES CHECKED BRAKE PAD COMPLETELY FELL OFF AND NO BRAKE LIGHT. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ISSUE SINCE DAY 7

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266.7%
ODI 11478054

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 …

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233.3%
ODI 11597193

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…

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Structure:Body
00.0%

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327.3%
ODI 11287244

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

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110.0%
ODI 11192230 · 5,000 mi

CHEST INJURY AND FACE INJURY IN REAR END ACCIDENT

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120.0%
ODI 11656858

This vehicle can not sustain wind less than 15 Miles per hr on a windy day. I was close to being in a very serious highway accident 3 times. Small wind forces will make you loose control in the car. The seats has caused severe back and hip plain because of all the friction from that you feel from highway when driving the vehicle. I had to buy all kinds of padding to sit on to drive vehicle.

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Power Train
17.7%
ODI 11384515 · 37,000 mi

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.

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19.1%
ODI 11596442

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 bei…

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110.0%
ODI 11396459 · 3,000 mi

LOSING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND NOT LEAKING HAD IN SHOP MORE THEN 3 TIMES FOR IT DATE ISN'T RIGHT DUE TO IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE CAR HAS EVEN SHUT ITS SELF OFF MORE THEN ONCE AND OVER REVES

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133.3%
ODI 11478054

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 …

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air BagsToo few reports for a range19,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11281593 · 19,000 mi

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.

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range8,511 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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ODI 11405334 · 8,651 mi

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 BATER…

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EngineToo few reports for a range6,806 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range19,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11281593 · 19,000 mi

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.

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Unknown Or OtherToo few reports for a range8,511 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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Electrical System:WiringToo few reports for a range44,800 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11268917 · 44,800 mi

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 [phone removed], 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.

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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Too few reports for a range5,100 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

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2024-120None

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2025-010None

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

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2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-091None
ODI 11688561

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

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2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 25 reports

2022: 2 complaints · 2023: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022122
2023155
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022300
2023500

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsElectrical SystemStructure:BodyEngineSeat BeltsUnknown Or OtherElectrical System:WiringElectronic Stability Control (Esc)
Air Bags—0
1
ODI 11287244

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

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0
2
ODI 11281593 · 19,000 mi

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.

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ODI 11688561

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

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1
ODI 11287244

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

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00
Electrical System0—0
2
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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0
1
ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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0
1
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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Structure:Body
1
ODI 11287244

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

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0—00
1
ODI 11287244

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

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00
Engine0
2
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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0—0
1
ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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0
1
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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Seat Belts
2
ODI 11281593 · 19,000 mi

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.

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ODI 11688561

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

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000—000
Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 11287244

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

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1
ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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1
ODI 11287244

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

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1
ODI 11254013 · 8,511 mi

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.

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0—00
Electrical System:Wiring000000—0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)0
1
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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0
1
ODI 11242924 · 5,100 mi

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.

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000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

1 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 44,800 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11268917 · 44,800 mi

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 [phone removed], 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.

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b