Most common 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Share of the 44 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 →
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (3)
Air bags
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…
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.
Air bags › Frontal
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion.
Air bags
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
What 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say
Air bags
The vehicle was traveling at 60 MPH on the interstate (posted speed limit was 65 in this area) when it was blown by a strong gust of wind across some lose snow/slush. As the vehicle slid, the driver let off the gas and the speed was slowly dropping below 60 MPH. The vehicle went off the right-hand shoulder of the interstate into a ditch, where it rolled, landing on the passenger side, roof of, and driver's side of the vehicle, before landing back upright on the wheels and ceasing to roll any further. At no point during the rollover as a result of impact did any of the airbags in the vehicle deploy. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt. The front passenger seat was loaded with luggage heavy enough that the seatbelt light in the vehicle was prompting for the front passenger seatbelt to be used.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag deployed inadvertently while driving approximately 15 MPH. The contact suffered injuries to the mouth, face, and lower back that required medical attention. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed. The dealer replaced the front driver side air bag and the air bag sensors. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15V594000 (air bags) was received in November of 2015 after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Brakes
I was traveling on a two lane road in my 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage, it had been raining and the roads were still damp. I was driving below the speed limit because I wanted to attempt to get the highest mpg possible on the mpg calculator on the dash. Suddenly, the truck in front of me slammed on breaks. It was at a distance that I should have not been worried about collision, but as soon as I hit the breaks in response, they failed. Everything happened so fast I don't know if my brakes locked up causing me to slide, or if they just did not activate at all. There were no skid marks on the road. I ended up going into oncoming traffic and hitting another vehicle head on. The impact flipped my Mirage multiple times and I landed sideways in a ditch. All airbags deployed. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were injured and went to the hospital. …
I was in rush hour traffic at a red light. The light turned green. Approx. 100 - 150 yrds beyond the intersection the vehicle 3 cars ahead of me slammed on their brakes. This caused the two vehi les between them and me to slam on their brakes. I hit my clutch and brake to stop, but the brakes never engaged. I never even slowed down. My airbags deployed, I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, and my car was deemed to be a total loss by the insurance company.
Engine & cooling
I was in a accident and air bags didn't deploy, I replace the brakes a month ago the dealership said I need brakes again,the motor knocks until the car warms up,I pay 400 a month for a trashy little car help me
I was driving down the road and made a left turn to go on the highway. The vehicle started startling and then there was smoke coming from the hood. Being that I was on my way to a family event that was about 5 miles away, I made sure that I was able to make it to the location so that I could at least park my car. As I was driving the smoke continued which caused me to drive my car 20 MPH and all the lights on the dash came one. The check engine light as well as the low coolant light remained on up until I was able to park it. As I put the car in reverse to back it in the parking space the car started making some funny noise and it sounded as if the engine was going to fall out. I shut the car off being that the smoke was getting out of control. I let the car sit for a while so that it was able to cool off and when I tried to see if it would start back up, it did not. …
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | CVT | FWD | 36 / 42 / 39 |
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 33 / 41 / 36 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Mirage rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as 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 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The air bags — 15 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sensor › occupant classification. Next are the brakes (10) and engine & cooling (8).
How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage, the most recent from October 30, 2017 (air bags). 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 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 19,000 miles; 74% 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.