1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, 9% of the 57 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“While holding brake pedal enigine suddenly accelerated into a pole. This has happened twice. Second time a garage door was hit. Air bags did not deploy in either incident. There was a recall ( 00v311001) for possible loose crank shaft pulley bolt and the dealer reinstalled it.”
NHTSA complaint #878480, filed 2001-01“When attempting to accelerate and upon depressing accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated and lost all power, which could lead to an accident. Also, noticed a cranking noise when accelerating. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #868433, filed 2000-08“While pulling in a parking space car speeded up and took off. Cosumer's foot was on brake and pushed it to floorboard, crashed into sears wall, and none of airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #876212, filed 2000-12“Since purchase of the vehicle, surging forward while driving or braking has been an ongoing problem. The first occurrence was within the first 30 days of purchase. Dealer worked on car and indicated problem was corrected. The car has repeatedly had the problem, despite multiple trips for repair. Most recent service (august), we were advised there was a computer chip that needed to be reprogrammed. The car was returned, allegedly repaired, however, the problem continues. This vehicle is frequently driven with a small child as passenger and this type of safety defect is certainly problematic. …”
NHTSA complaint #733473, filed 2000-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 23% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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