2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 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.
“While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident. The dealer has replaced the brake pads and rotors several times. A piece of the axle has punctured the tires causing blowouts and flat tires on several occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #8020527, filed 2002-10, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10016754Jul 1, 20052-3 SHIFT FLARE.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 14% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 14% |
| 1997 | 15 | 20% |
| 1996 | 4 | 14% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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