1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, 19% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The vehicle's brakes failed. When the brake pedal was pressed there was a delay before the brakes engaged. This condition caused extended stopping distance. As a result of the brake failure the driver hit a pillar. The driver and two passenger's were injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10057333, filed 2004-02, 46,000 miles“Nhtsa campaign id 98v059000 brakes:hydraulical:power assist:check valve, 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage I tried to communicate with mitsibishi motor sales of caribbean (distributor in puerto rico) and they told me that you send me a notification about the problem. At this time, I've not received any notification from you or from the distributor. Please tell me what shoud I do to make the reclamation. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #701192, filed 1998-12“[see odi id: 705306, my problem is identical] the front brake discs are woefully inadequate for this car and I believe a manufacturing design defect. We had to turn the rotors twice after buying it, within the warranty period (36,000 miles). Mitsubishi says it is normal wear and tear. I have replaced the rotors. They warped again and the new rotors have been turned once and are making noise again, and the car shakes during braking, indicating they need to be turned yet again. …”
NHTSA complaint #755319, filed 2001-12“While driving at 35 MPH rear ended another vehicle. Consumer applied the brakes and the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and vehicle didn't stop. Vehicle skided about 60 feet and collided with vehicle in front. It came to a stop, and the air bags on driver's side and passenger's side didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #836373, filed 1999-04“When accelerator is released vehicle begins to brake without out brake pedal being depressed and vehicle does not stop for several feet when brakes are applied while backing up.”
NHTSA complaint #780858, filed 1998-09Related recalls
- 97V179000Oct 14, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have a poorly manufactured vacuum check valve in the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and…Covers: Mitsubishi Mirage 1998
Related 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 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology