1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%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 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, 3% of the 74 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Problem #1) immediately following the purchase of the car, I became aware that there was a problem. The car stalls when the clutch is depressed. It will occur a dozen times throughout the day and then not happen for another 6-8 months. It happened for the first time approximately 6 months after the purchase. I reported it to colonial auto center and nothing was found wrong. It happened again in january 1998 while my husband was driving. Again, I brought the car back and nothing was found. It happened in the summer of 1998, and again in april of 1999. …”
NHTSA complaint #707644, filed 1999-06Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 9 | 26% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 10 | 26% |
| 1990 | 4 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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