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Mitsubishi MirageModel year report

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,645miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 7 complaints (23% of the total), followed by body and structure (6) and air bags (4). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,645 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 3 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: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Engine cooling (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “While I was parking and while applying little pressure to the gas pedal the automobile accelerated and surged forward crashing two other automobiles and a motocycle. This has caused significant economic damages and an emotional distress on me and my family.”

NHTSA complaint #10158496, filed 2006-05, 40,988 miles

Body and structure: “A few months ago, the passenger side door started becoming difficult to close. I thought at first the hinge needed to oil, but that did not help. Soon, the door would not close at all unless I lifted it up and slammed it. Twice my wife almost fell out because the door was not closed all the way. Today I took the fender off to see what the problem was, and the bottom hinge has completely busted through the door! When opened, the door hangs down two to three inches because the bottom hinge is shot. …”

NHTSA complaint #10132807, filed 2005-08, 70,000 miles

Air bags: “2001 Mitsubishi Mirage involved in head-on collision with 1994 ford explorer. Both vehicles estimated to be traveling 35 miles per hour. Air bags did not deploy in 2001 Mitsubishi. Vehicle is a total loss. Adjusters for both insurance companies involved commented that they were surprised that air bags did not deploy. Contacted Mitsubishi because of my concern that air bags did not deploy. Asked if they could have representative inspect vehicle. Their response was that there was probably too little impact to deploy air bags. …”

NHTSA complaint #10007650, filed 2003-02, 20,500 miles

Electrical system: “2001 Mitsubishi Mirage appx 105,000 miles. Purchased may 2007. Vehicle's fuse box caught fire and caused extensive damage totaling the car. No prior mechanical problems before the event occurred. After running errands I pulled into my apartment complex's parking lot and the car suddenly died. I tried to restart the vehicle and the engine did not even turn. I noticed smoke coming from under the hood and I got out of the vehicle and I saw small flames coming from the fuse box on the drivers side of the vehicle. I called 911 immediately and the fire department came and put out the fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10296120, filed 2009-12, 105,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

31% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 71,885 miles.

0%0–106%10–2525%25–5044%50–7513%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,645 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2001820032005200720092022
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 2001 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 manual273530$2,250
Mirage FWD1.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic243227$2,500
Mirage FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual243328$2,400
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 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 7 complaints (23% of the total), followed by body and structure with 6.

Has the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage (Mirage, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,645 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 71,885 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.