2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%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 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, 14% of the 35 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“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“Vehicle vibrates in the front. The vibration get worst at 50-60mph. Steering needs both hands at all times. The tires have been rotated and changed to correct the problem. Dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016070, filed 2002-08“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“After buying the car, the first week, the transmission on several occasions would cut out. Took it to the appleway Mitsubishi repair center, and they could not find any problem with the transmission, yet on several occasions it still cuts out, usually right after leaving from a stopped position. The steering wheel and column have a definite vibration between the speed of 70 to 80 miles per hour, yet the repair facility said that they had test drove it at those speeds and informed me that it did not vibrate.”
NHTSA complaint #744389, filed 2001-04“Tires are getting balled in front, and rear looks fine. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated that front struts were leaking. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015162, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 10% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 14% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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