Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Share of the 70 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Mirage complaints by model year
Best Mirage years: 2019, 2018, 2017. Years to avoid: 1997, 1995, 1999. Compare all years →
What 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say
Air bags all 35 →
Tl contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact was involved in a crash with another vehicle. His vehicle was completely destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy; however, the air bag light indicated that they were activated. The contact has a copy of the police report. He has not notified the manufacturer. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 123,468.
While stopping on washington blvd consumer was struck from the rear. Back end of vehicle and back seat hit steering wheel, and consumer sustained serious face and chest injuries. Also, air bags failed to deploy. Consumer indicated if airbags would have deployed, the injuries would not have been so severe.
Electrical system
I was driving on the interstate at 70mph when I heard a loud noise under the hood. Within seconds the red paint turned black in the hood's center. As I attempted to get to the shoulder, small debris was falling from my car. Pillars of dark black smoke obstructed my view. I was able to negotiate the traffic and get off the freeway. I immediately turned off the vehicle and ran to a safe distance. Within a minutes the interior was fully engulfed in flames. When the fire department arrived the car was a total loss. See pictures at www.studentsavior.com/carpics.htm.
Key stuck in ignition switch and could not be removed. Had to disconnect battery because could not turn the vehicle off. Brake light came on while driving to work and took to dealer, and was told that front brake pads were worn, rotors resurfaced.
Brakes
While going about 25-30 MPH a dog ran out in front of consumer. Driver applied brakes but they failed, causing loss control, vehicle hit a parked car and neither air bag deployed. Consumer was injured and sustained about $6000.00 worth of damage to automobile. Dup 0f 516531, added on 25-feb-98.
Started braking for red light, brakes failed to stop, brake pads flew off, 1st time hit vehicle, 2nd time embankment, at dealer for 3rd time, problem repaired again, will provide parts and all invoices.
1995 Mitsubishi Mirage engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 28 / 35 / 31 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 29 / 26 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23 / 30 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?
Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Mirage rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Mirage at the same age. It is one of the Mirage years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The air bags — 35 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the electrical system (8) and brakes (7).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Mirage?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2018 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997, 1995 and 1999. See the full Mitsubishi Mirage years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 180,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.