1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, 9% of the 74 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“My car is only three years old and has been serviced as suggested. All of a sudden my transmission goes out. The manufacturer is now telling me that I will need a new one. The car is not that old and in my opinion I do not feel that it should already be in need of an overhaul. My brakes are also beginning to fail. The brake pads and rotors have already been changed twice and now are beginning to grind again. After having it checked my a mechanic, he says I do not need new brake pads but they continue to make a grinding noise. No one knows what is causing this noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #730337, filed 2000-09“Had taken vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic no defects or problems w/brakes. Later, had an accident & front brake pads were found to be worn unevenly on one side, but not on other side. Back brakes were found totally out of adjustment.”
NHTSA complaint #822240, filed 1998-04“While driving could step on brake pedal and rotors will make noises like grinding metal to metal. Rotors had been replaced a couple times. Dealer said that could be happening just like with other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #876078, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 13% |
| 2015 | 13 | 33% |
| 2014 | 10 | 23% |
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 25% |
| 1998 | 8 | 19% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
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.
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