Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Problems by Year

We compared every Mitsubishi Mirage G4 model year from 2017–2024 using 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Mirage G4 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2023.

5model years
45complaints
1recalls
—worst years
2023best years

Complaints by model year

2017201820192023202413111056
Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Mirage G4. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20246typical—BrakeAverage
20235−22%—Collision AvoidanceAverage
201910typical—SuspensionAverage
201811—1ElectricalLimited data
201713—1AirbagLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Mirage G4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2017
    1431%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2018
    818%
  • Other / not specified
    716%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2017
    613%
  • Brakesworst: 2024
    613%
  • Body & structureworst: 2018
    511%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2018
    49%
  • Steeringworst: 2024
    49%
  • Suspensionworst: 2019
    49%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    49%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    37%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2017
    24%
  • Lightsworst: 2017
    24%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2019
    24%
  • Seatsworst: 2019
    24%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2023
    24%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2017
    12%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2017
    12%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2018
    12%

Latest Mitsubishi Mirage G4 recalls

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA recall 19V-330 · Apr 26, 2019 · 26,016 vehicles

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…

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 should you avoid?

None of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4?

2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Mirage G4 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Mirage G4 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (14), electrical system (8) and engine & cooling (6). Airbag complaints peak in the 2017 model year.

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 had?

1 recall across 2017–2024. The model year with the most is 2017.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.