Model year 2018 · Compact Cars

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage at 35–39 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

35–39

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MIRAGE G4.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage, newest first.

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 19V330000 Reported Apr 26, 2019
Filed by
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-19-001)
Components
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module; Air bags
Units affected
26,016 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 17V686000 Reported Oct 30, 2017
Filed by
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-17-006)
Units affected
83,555 (estimate)
Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Mirage1.2L 3-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular33/41/36 mpg$1,850242
Mirage1.2L 3-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular37/43/39 mpg$1,700225
Mirage G41.2L 3-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular33/40/35 mpg$1,900249
Mirage G41.2L 3-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular35/41/37 mpg$1,800237

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars16.4%No
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage, most recently on Jun 17, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags8
Electrical system3
Engine3
Steering3
Structure: Body3
Unknown or other3
Power train2
Seat belts2
Service brakes2
Electrical system: Wiring1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mitsubishi Mirage model years

Mitsubishi Mirage by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Mirage37–39 mpg0104/5
2023 Mirage35–39 mpg054/5
2022 Mirage35–39 mpg054/5
2021 Mirage35–39 mpg044/5
2020 Mirage35–39 mpg054/5
2019 Mirage35–39 mpg0154/5
2017 Mirage35–39 mpg3284/5
2015 Mirage36–39 mpg2394/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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