1996 Mitsubishi Mirage Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 43%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage, 43% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collison in which the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. As a result the driver sustained injuries to neck and back. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #898770, filed 2001-11, 83 miles“I've had problems with the car from day one. It has always used oil, having to add more oil all the time even though I due an oil change on regular basis. This has caused me to run low on oil, and the oil does not come on until as the mechanics say "its bone dry". The air condition belt squeaked from day one, then just quit working. The water pump has now went out twice!!! The first time the thermostat also was not working, which caused me to have a major mechanical bill...no warning while out of state!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10071159, filed 2004-01“While the vehicle was sitting still at a stop light it was hit from the rear, and the passenger's and driver's air bags did not deploy. There was one injury. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. An insurance claim was filed.”
NHTSA complaint #825230, filed 1998-07“Air bags: was driving approximately 30mph , slowed down to come to a stop. Traffic ahead had stopped and vehicle didn't slow down in time enough to stop. Ran into the back of vehicle ahead, and neither air bag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #813919, filed 1997-07“While driving vehicle, the air bag light would come on & stay; took to dealer 8 different times to be repaired; could not find or fix problem; did replace air bag & faulty control unit but problem still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #812738, filed 1997-06Related service bulletins
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air 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 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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