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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, most often about the brakes (33% of complaints, typically around 26,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Mirage model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage problems
Brakes
13 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 mitsuibishi Mirage. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes made a grinding and squeaking noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal traveled to the floor and did not stop the vehicle properly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic…
In august 2020, the bus began to lock the left caliper of the front rubber, which took the dealer cabrera hermanos in arecibo pr. And they did not find the noise but they did not and at the hour the bus continues to lock the left caliper. They repaired a left rear cylinder at the time.
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles.
Takata recall. I purchased my Mirage in feb of this year, I noticed that after I had my car at a complete stop it felt like someone ran into the back of car, so I took the car in on march 28th and they said that it was a transmission malfunction so they had to replace the transmission. So after they replaced the…
Push button start system concerns: I can turn off the car while the car is in gear by pushing the start button. I tested this in my driveway moving slow in reverse, then again moving slow in drive.I tried this because a friend asked about the possibility of this happening. The start button only works in park and…
Air bags
8 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. While driving 35 MPH, another vehicle attempted to merge into the contact's lane and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained jaw…
The vehicle was in motion and was hit by another car running red light driving at/above 50mph none of the airbags deployed @ time of accident
Steering
5 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
I don't feel safe my car, in 2 years I had replace brakes 2 times next replace the brakes.now string doesn't drive straight. I had replace tries 5 times two the tries are brand new . The company tell it is treats this unacceptable. And trie
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage equipped with dunlop tires, size: 165/65/r14 (na). While driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road, and crashed into a covert pipe. The contact regained control of the…
My rear axel has a manufacturing defect. My car drifts at any speed over 80kms/hr. After all my research, apparently I'm not the only buyer with this issue. Mine is being replaced under warantee. There is no recall been issued. After two or three problems, thats the first thing Mitsubishi should have done. This…
Suspension
4 complaints · 10%My rear axel has a manufacturing defect. My car drifts at any speed over 80kms/hr. After all my research, apparently I'm not the only buyer with this issue. Mine is being replaced under warantee. There is no recall been issued. After two or three problems, thats the first thing Mitsubishi should have done. This…
Speed control
4 complaints · 10%The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. While reversing the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated backwards at full speed. As a result, the vehicle went over a ravine and crashed into trees. The contact lost consciousness and was awakened in the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact…
The car was parked on a quiet neighborhood street and there was nothing remarkable about the weather conditions. After starting the engine and putting the car in drive, the engine accelerated spontaneously and uncontrollably in very little time, causing the car to crash into a building after only a few seconds. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
Air bags
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-006.
Full defect summary
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 bags from deploying in a crash.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Fix: 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in february 2016. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-001.
Full defect summary
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 a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (13 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints, typically around 2,500 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 30, 2017 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Mirage?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Mirage model year since 2000, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.