1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,900 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.
“While driving 55 - 60 MPH rear window shattered after turning on the defogger. Metallic stripping on the window was red before the window shattered. Dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10101666, filed 2004-11, 99,900 miles“When driving in bad weather conditions and when windshield wipers are needed,they become inoperative causing poor visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer stated windshield wiper blades need replacing. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #854821, filed 2000-01Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
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.
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