2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,651miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 37 mpgcombined, 1.2L 3-cyl FWD · 35 city / 41 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and body and structure (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,651 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 67 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 36%
- Electrical system4 36%
- Body and structure3 27%
- Engine2 18%
- Other or unknown2 18%
- Seat belts2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
Example complaints
Air bags: “On november 18, 2019 I was in a motor vehicle accident, hitting a buck going 60 miles and hour, my airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt failed to lock on impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11281593, filed 2019-11, 19,000 milesElectrical system: “A un ao de comprado totalmente nuevo el vehculo estaba en marcha cuando me tocaba frenar no s detuvo el auto. Y tuve que utilzar la emergencia. Sin contar que los pads no le duran ni 7 meses. Los gasta bien rpido. Por otro lado, desde antes del cumplir el ao; el vehculo me ha dejado a pies. Pues entiendo que la batera debe tener un defecto de fabricacin. Ya son 4 las veces (incluyendo el da de hoy) que he solicitado asistencia por este motivo. Y en ninguna de las ocasiones se ha dejado luces prendidas para que yo tenga problemas con la batera. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405334, filed 2021-03, 8,651 milesBody and structure: “I was in accident where my front it buckled and rear end it completely destroyed and no air bags went off. I was stopped and hit from behind at 45 miles per hour and pushed into another vehicle. I was on a city street in damp conditions”
NHTSA complaint #11287244, filed 2019-12Engine: “The radio glitches and works when it wants to. The engine clicks before starting, 4-5 clicks and turns over. Electrical issues all over from cutting back of fuel from turning on A/C to rolling down the windows.”
NHTSA complaint #11254013, filed 2019-09, 8,511 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,511 and 19,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage G4 FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | CVT | 35 | 41 | 37 | $1,800 |
| Mirage G4 FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 5-speed manual | 33 | 40 | 35 | $1,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V330000Apr 26, 2019Air bags › Air bag/restraint control moduleCovers: Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017–2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road…
Recall details for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 67 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029566Feb 12, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Fuel system…. Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11021739Jul 24, 2025Steering, Electrical system, Body and structure, Engine. Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11010048Oct 21, 2024Steering. Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt changes for the steering column shaft disassembly and assembly sections of the applicable service manuals.
- 10249800Jan 29, 2024Steering. This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting…
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10231422Jan 25, 2023Suspension, Equipment. This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision)
- 10231420Jan 25, 2023Wheels, Equipment, Tires. This TSB provides the disassembly/reassembly procedures for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Transmitter. (Service Manual Revision)
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 22,000 | 0 | — | 37 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 5 | — | 0 | — | 37 | — | Too new |
| 2019 | 10 | 10,000 | 0 | — | 37 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 11 | 8,651 | 1 | — | 37 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 13 | 13,800 | 1 | — | 37 | — | Not enough data |
All Mitsubishi Mirage G4 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (Mirage G4, 1.2L 3-cyl) at 37 mpg combined, 35 city and 41 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,651 miles and the middle half falls between 8,511 and 19,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.