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Mitsubishi MirageModel year report

2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,500miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and suspension (5). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,500 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (2), Engine (1), Other or unknown (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My entire back tail lights, side lights, and dash lights failed and due to this another driver bumped my vehicle because my lights went totally out as I was driving and I could not see anything on the dash and it was night time when this happened, they worked before I entered my vehicle. My headlights are very dim as well since the incident and I cannot adjust them from inside.”

NHTSA complaint #10508341, filed 2013-04, 142,000 miles

Brakes: “There is a very fine sound when I drive at 55 MPH and I asked the dealer about this and he said it maybe that because the license plate is not installed yet. My other concern is”

NHTSA complaint #730834, filed 2000-09

Suspension: “We had the car aligned several times after the control arm was replaced on the right side front wheel. It was broke when car was purchased. The car stalled about 5 different times at highway speeds. I asked the repair department to check but they said there was no problem. The right window motor went out and had to be repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #757026, filed 2002-01

Transmission and drivetrain: “After 2000 miles vehicle was making noise inside of engine, whistle noise. Service station attendant told consumer that transmission had woren out parts on vehicle. Mechhanic replaced. Racers/ shocks/ o, rings and gasket. Consumer is still having the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #876092, filed 2000-12

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 131,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5033%50–750%75–10025%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2001772003200520132025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Mirage FWD1.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual283631$2,150
Mirage FWD1.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic253228$2,400
Mirage FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual243327$2,500
Mirage FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic223025$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Mirage

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20195—0439—Not enough data
20181014,5001439—Not enough data
20171540,0002439—Falling
20153914,5002439Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20144418,5003—39Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2002543,3041—28—Not enough data
20013163,6452—28Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20003558,5002—28Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19995759,4303—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19984371,2502—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19977497,4031—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199628830—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199570151,6790—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199460106,8080—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199373102,0002—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199215—1—26—Stable
1991386,5001—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19903320,0001—25Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19896—1—28—Not enough data
19888—1—27—Not enough data

All Mitsubishi Mirage model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage (Mirage, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 131,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.