2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 23%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,994miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, 23% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,994 miles. 2 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 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“I punched out from my job and got into my car. I drove approximately 8 minutes away.I was in my car waiting for the traffic light to change to green. There were about 4 or 5 cars ahead of me.I had my foot on the brake when my car took off like a race car (very fast).I applied my brake and it felt as though it didn't want to hold.I then applied both feet to the brake pedal in an almost standing up position trying to get the vehicle to stop.it eventually stopped. This incident happened either on december 20th or december 21st. …”
NHTSA complaint #10177825, filed 2007-01, 60,290 miles“When applying very little pressure to the gas pedal (such as when leaving or entering a parking space) the car accelerates and surges forward or backward depending on which gear it is in. This defect in my car has caused an accident that has resulted in costly damage and an increased premium on my insurance policy. Driving this car now is extremely stressful for me for the obvious reason that this malfunction will certainly happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #762215, filed 2002-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 23% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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