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Mitsubishi MirageModel year report

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,500miles, 32 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
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
39 mpgcombined, 1.2L 3-cyl FWD · 36 city / 42 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (8) and other or unknown (8). 32 of the complaints include a mileage, and 94% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,500 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 125 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). 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: Body and structure (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Engine (1), Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “In the year 2020 I took it for service but they did not find the problem then in 2021 in january I have noticed that the rubber on the front left side is sticking, the shaft is overheating, a vibration in the front axle which is not constant. Everything indicates that they are locking the pad and they indicate that there is no guarantee that I have to pay all the expenses. …”

NHTSA complaint #11395934, filed 2021-02, 30,200 miles

Air bags: “I had a car wreck on june 10, 2016. I hit an SUV that pulled out in front of me, and my air bag did not deploy on intial impact. I hit the SUV, then hit an imbankment. When I hit the imbankment, it deployed. It should have come out on intial impact. The impact ws so great, I hit my head on windshield and cracked glass above sterring wheel, even though I had my seat belt on. I have pictures of car, but it will not allow me to upload them for some reason. I can email them to you if you need me to.”

NHTSA complaint #10882805, filed 2016-07, 10,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Push button start system concerns: I can turn off the car while the car is in gear by pushing the start button. I tested this in my driveway moving slow in reverse, then again moving slow in drive.I tried this because a friend asked about the possibility of this happening. The start button only works in park and neutral with the brake pedal pushed. I have safety concerns as more cars are using this technology,”

NHTSA complaint #10884509, filed 2016-07, 1,072 miles

Steering: “I don't feel safe my car, in 2 years I had replace brakes 2 times next replace the brakes.now string doesn't drive straight. I had replace tries 5 times two the tries are brand new . The company tell it is treats this unacceptable. And trie”

NHTSA complaint #11047957, filed 2017-11, 33,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

94% of the 32 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,809 and 33,000 miles.

38%0–1025%10–2531%25–506%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (32 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,500 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.

20152016142017201820192021202220252026
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Mirage · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 16.4% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 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 FWD1.2L 3-cylCVT364239$1,700
Mirage FWD1.2L 3-cyl5-speed manual334136$1,850

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 2015 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. 125 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 125 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 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 8.

Has the 2015 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.

How did the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage (Mirage, 1.2L 3-cyl) at 39 mpg combined, 36 city and 42 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reported?

Among the 32 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,809 and 33,000 miles; 94% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.