2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that the horn is not working. He had to pull the fuse from the engine. The manufacturer advised that if he pressed the horn too hard, it could damage the mechanism. In order to have the defect repaired, the dealer stated that they would have to replace both the horn and the air bag mechanism. The repair would cost $700. The current mileage is 144,000 and failure mileage was 142,000. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10196450, filed 2007-07, 142,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014282Sep 1, 2002Instrument panel gauges inoperative.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 9 | 26% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 10 | 26% |
| 1990 | 4 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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