Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Share of the 35 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 →
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (2)
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage.
What 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say
Electrical system
While parked in the driveway consumer made an attempt to start the vehicle. Consumer heard several clicks coming from the engine compartment. After two unsuccessful attempts to start, it started on the third attempt. Before the vehicle could be put in gear consumer saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. Consumer was able to remove passengers from vehicle before the entire engine compartment was consumed by fire. Fire department extinguished the fire, but was unable to pinpoint the cause. The dealer and the manufacturer were informed of the problem.
The gauges on my dashboard don't work anymore. This started about a year ago or so. They would start by flickering a little bit and eventually moved on to not working at all. I've gone through this entire summer without them working. My speedometer doesn't work, I can't tell how many miles are on my digital odometer, my gas gauge doesn't work, the RPM meter doesn't work, and the temp gauge is out. This problem has also affected my horn. I had to remove the fuse to the horn because it was stuck in a constant on position with the horn blaring everytime I went to start the car. I notice that the gauges usually don't work when it's warm or really hot out. It tends to work alright in the winter months when it's colder outside. However, after a few minutes of driving or letting the car warm up, the gauges go out again. …
Brakes
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a off ramp and started to downshift, applied brakes with vehicle in right lane, and it drifted off into left. Consumer started to steer, and vehicle would not turn at all, causing an accident. Consumer stated when he attempted to brake, he could not, then down shifted vehicle to try and slow it down which did not help, consumer was unable to maintain control of the steering.
Brake are really bad, locks if pushed more, is like the booster has more power than you put on the pedal, the trunk will not close well, need slamming, and the steering need allignment most of the time (tiresize: 14x5)
Engine & cooling
We had the car aligned several times after the control arm was replaced on the right side front wheel. It was broke when car was purchased. The car stalled about 5 different times at highway speeds. I asked the repair department to check but they said there was no problem. The right window motor went out and had to be repaired. The accident that occurred on 2-13-2001 happened because the engine stalled and when the car pulled to the right my daughter went off the road and was unable to correct before hitting a tree and fence at around 60 MPH the car was totalled and the air bags failed to deploy. Luckily my daughter was not severely injured. She suffered some cuts, bruising and back pain from the accident. A passenger with her at the time was shook up, but was unhurt. This could have been prevented had they fixed the car when it was taken in. …
MY NAME IS [redacted]. AND I AM REQUIRING ABOUT THE SAFER CAR RECALL..
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 28 / 36 / 31 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 32 / 28 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 24 / 33 / 27 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Mirage rates average: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Mirage at the same age. 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 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The electrical system — 9 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › interior/under dash. Next are the brakes (5) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, the most recent from September 1, 2004 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 25% 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.