1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, 8% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles.
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.
“Overhead dome light and srs light come on. Gas guage fails to work properly, not showing correct amount of fuel. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly carbon build up causes vehicle to stall. Speedometer shows different speed than actually doing; wheels vibrates; was told tires cupping.”
NHTSA complaint #826146, filed 1998-07“Brake pedal and steering will vibrate really badly at 40 and 65 MPH. Took to vehicle to dealer several times for this problem, and dealer still has not fixed problem. This was 5th time in last nine months.”
NHTSA complaint #880391, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 10% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 14% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
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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