Most common 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Share of the 15 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 →
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls (2)
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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
What 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage owners say
Air bags
I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front ran a red light and collided with my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road, crashed, and flipped the vehicle over. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end, but the air bags did not deploy. The contacted stated that the covers for the side curtain air bags came off, but the air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and front passenger sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The local dealer (mountaineer automotive, 615 n. Eisenhower dr, beckley, wv) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Speed control & acceleration
The driver seatbelt doesn't lock to where it unlocks while driving. Also brakes have to be replaced often then the power control sensor made the car go limp out of no where. The engine light didn't come on til way later after the car wouldn't work properly. This is all a hazard to the person driving bc of the car goes limp out of no where it can cause an accident bc it stops working like if it's on neutral but in reality it's in drive. Please help!! I don't even know who can look at my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, hesitate, and stall after the accelerator pedal was released. The manufacturer and local dealer (high point Mitsubishi, 2411 north main st., high point, nc) were both notified of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Electrical system
I have noticed that when driving over rough road, or after an abrupt pothole, all electronics in the car will shut off. After about five minutes a reset will start and, even though I'm still driving, all the dash lights and test will go through the cycle usually reserved for when I start the car. If I happen to turn off the car while it is in this sort of outage, it will require a jump to start. The radio will forget its stations, and the clock will need to have the time set again. I have tried my own remedies (like jiggling the fuse box (which does not seem well attached), and wiggling wires) trying to track down the probelm with no success. My private mechanic says that he has seen this in other mirages and never found the cause. It only happens about a second after a large bump or heavy repeated vibrations. …
Lost of acceleration or sudden acceleration, hello, I purchased this Mitsubishi Mirage 2017, and I drove it for 2000 miles. I have noticed the lost of acceleration or sometimes sudden acceleration without pressing the accelerator. I am reporting my Mitsubishi to be on the safe side, and I am asking if this problem can be a trigger for a recall about this car. I wanted to stop for a stop sign, but the car did a sudden accelerate, and I had to press the brakes hard. I had 3 passengers in the car, and the acceleration was losing power, and I had to drive my car very slow. But when I dropped the passengers, the car was driving fine.
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | CVT | FWD | 37 / 43 / 39 |
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 33 / 41 / 36 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Mirage rates better than average: 59% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Mirage at the same age. It is one of the best Mirage years by this measure. 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The air bags — 6 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (3) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 82% 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.