2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“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“When consumer started vehicle the first time it cut off. Vehicle started to shake and just shut down on the highway. When she applied brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor. Also,there was no engine. She took vehicle to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #868942, filed 2000-08“Radiator was replaced, the antifreeze was blowing on the exhaust which was blowing in consumer's face, consumer was complaining of a bad smell that was affecting her breathing.”
NHTSA complaint #556443, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 01V340001Nov 5, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.Covers: Mitsubishi Mirage 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10180775Sep 22, 2020Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 23% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 6 | 18% |
| 1989 | 3 | 50% |
| 1988 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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