1994 Mitsubishi Mirage Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 50%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,765miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage, 50% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,765 miles. 19 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My boyfriend and I were driving down the road, when I had to come to a quick stop. I slammed on my brakes and my airbag enabled, when I was able to see what happened I was 5ft away from the car in front of me. I suffered a burn and bruises under my chin along with bruises on my arm and soreness on my chest. I did not hit anything and there was no impact! I have stopped worse then that before. Is this considered a manufacter defect?”
NHTSA complaint #10048856, filed 2003-11, 134,765 miles“Driver lost control after the emergency brake was enabled, car freewheeled and crashed head on into utility pole. Drive crushed up dashboard with severe life threatening injuries in critical condition. Passenger side airbag did not deploy and seatbelt did not retract in result my husband was killed immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10576586, filed 2014-04“Vehicle experienced an inadvertent air bag deployment while driving at 30 MPH, no bump/pot hole, etc. Dealer notified and contacted manufacturer who informed consumer that they were willing to pay half on repairs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #885045, filed 2001-04“Was approaching light. Another vehicle in front suddenly stopped. Mirage rear ended vehicle at approximately 5mph. Air bags deployed. No damage done to bumper. Had 2 mechanics check air bags & both said air bags should not have deployed. Resulting in 1 injury. Emergency room treatment.”
NHTSA complaint #826625, filed 1998-08“When driving the vehicle about 35 to 40mph, going through an intersection, another vehicle ran the red light and hit the vehicle on the right front passenger's side. Upon impact the driver's side nor the passenger's side airbags deployed, causing injuries to the passanger of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #816988, filed 1997-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 4 | 40% |
| 2017 | 6 | 40% |
| 2015 | 8 | 21% |
| 2014 | 15 | 34% |
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 9 | 16% |
| 1998 | 9 | 21% |
| 1997 | 15 | 20% |
| 1996 | 12 | 43% |
| 1995 | 35 | 50% |
| 1994 | 30 | 50% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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