1991 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage. The part named most often is seat belts, with 14 complaints (37% of the total), followed by electrical system (10) and brakes (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Seat belts14 37%
- Electrical system10 26%
- Brakes4 11%
- Engine cooling4 11%
- Tires2 5.3%
- Air bags1 2.6%
- Engine1 2.6%
- Exterior lighting1 2.6%
- Fuel system1 2.6%
Also reported: Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Owner received recall notice (#95v103004); called dealer off and on since receiving it. Dealer has no parts since 6/96, and does not know when they will be in, but will call owner when they do come in. As of april 16, 1997, dealer has taken care of the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #810486, filed 1997-03Electrical system: “The engine stops unpredictably. I hear a click that seems to come from under the glove compartment, then the engine starts and will not restart immediately. Usually, after some minutes, it will restart. It will even stop at high speeds, as it did when I was on the interstate on a long bridge, and could not get out of the way of on-coming semi-trucks. As the dealer advised, I replaced both the computer and the relays, yet the problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #714393, filed 1999-11Brakes: “Consumer experienced 4 brake failures while driving. As a result, on time the vehicle went into a ditch. Brake pad separated from the caliper and fell off. This was due to the casting for the brake pad hardly going into the flat. Another time the problem was worse when the pads were new.”
NHTSA complaint #10055627, filed 2004-01, 6,500 milesEngine cooling: “I read with interest the reports of problems with Mitsubishi automobiles, as one of the problems reported - a loose crankshaft - is exactly the problem we had with our car. I am reporting this to you as the news accounts I've read talk only about cars imported in the last two years as possibly be subject of recall. I wonder if the recall shouldn't cover cars, like ours, a good deal older than that. Our specific problem occurred in 1996 when the car has about 70,000 miles on it. The crankshaft problem was repaired by phil long Mitsubishi in colorado springs. Co.”
NHTSA complaint #728976, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,500 and 6,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage · sedan | not rated | – / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage 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 FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Mirage FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Mirage FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Mirage FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Mirage FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Mirage FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
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
- 95V103004May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Mitsubishi Mirage 1986–1991, Mighty MAX 1986–1991, Montero 1986–1991 +7 more
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Recall details for the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA96015Automatic shoulder belt failureClosed · Jun 28, 1996
- PE96006Auto shoulder belt failureClosed · Jan 19, 1996
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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Mirage
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | — | 0 | 4 | 39 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 10 | 14,500 | 1 | 4 | 39 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 15 | 40,000 | 2 | 4 | 39 | — | Falling |
| 2015 | 39 | 14,500 | 2 | 4 | 39 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2014 | 44 | 18,500 | 3 | — | 39 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2002 | 5 | 43,304 | 1 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 31 | 63,645 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 35 | 58,500 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 57 | 59,430 | 3 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 43 | 71,250 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 74 | 97,403 | 1 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 28 | 83 | 0 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 70 | 151,679 | 0 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 60 | 106,808 | 0 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 73 | 102,000 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 15 | — | 1 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 38 | 6,500 | 1 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 33 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
All Mitsubishi Mirage model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 14 complaints (37% of the total), followed by electrical system with 10.
Has the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage 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 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage (Mirage, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 24 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,500 miles and the middle half falls between 6,500 and 6,500 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.