Model-year record
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage
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Complaints filed
5
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
37.5
EPA estimate
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (20% of 5 reports), followed by engine (20%).
Share of all 5 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11312082.
Individual complaint reports(5)
Showing the 5 most recent reportsService BrakesMay 2025 · ODI 11660400Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the brakes with an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the calipers had seized. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors had been replaced 5-6 times in a year; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
- Reported
- May 2025
- Incident date
- Feb 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Seat BeltsMar 2023 · ODI 11514591 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
The seatbelt did not restrain me in an accident I was injured from going into the airbag.
- Reported
- Mar 2023
- Incident date
- Mar 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 1 injuries
Unknown Or OtherJan 2021 · ODI 11390131Details +Close −
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2020. IT HAD 12 MILES ON IT AND TO MY KNOWLEDGE I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 I TOOK THE VEHICLE ON A 3 HOUR DRIVE. WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MILES PER HOUR, THE VEHICLE HIT A DECEASED SMALL ANIMAL (ROADKILL) WITH THE PASSENGER TIRE. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME COMPLETELY DISABLED AS THE ENGINE STOPPED OPERATING. PER THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER, THE OBJECT WAS ABLE TO BOUNCE OFF OF THE ENGINE, AS IT IS NOT COVERED BY ANY PLATING, SHIELDING OR PROTECTION. AS THE VEHICLE SITS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND, THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER WAS SURPRISED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THIS ENGINE PROTECTION AS A STANDARD MEASURE. AS A RESULT, THE SMALL OBJECT WHICH SHOULD HAVE JUST BOUNCED OFF THE CAR WAS ABLE TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY DISABLE AND NEED TO BE FULLY REPLACED. THE DAMAGE WAS OVER $9,900 IN TOTAL. IN CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS PARTICULAR MITSUBISHI CAR ONLY HAS A SMALL STRIP OF PLASTIC KICK PLATE UNDER THE BUMPER AREA, AND THERE IS NO PROTECTION AT ALL FROM ELEMENTS OR OTHERWISE TO THE ENGINE UNDERCARRIAGE. NO REMEDIES WERE OFFERED TO ME IN REGARD TO THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE.
- Reported
- Jan 2021
- Incident date
- Sep 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineSep 2020 · ODI 11361635Details +Close −
T CAR TRANSMISSION IS PULLING HARD, LIKE IT IS HAVVING TROUBLE PULLING FORWARD.
- Reported
- Sep 2020
- Incident date
- Jul 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemFeb 2020 · ODI 11312082Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF A FRIEND WHO OWNS A 2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AFTER THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITION WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMACHO MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT (401 AUTO VISTA DR, PALMDALE, CA 93551), HOWEVER, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,951.
- Reported
- Feb 2020
- Incident date
- Feb 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2020 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 1.2L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 36 | 43 | 39 |
| Mirage | 1.2L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 33 | 41 | 36 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (20% of complaints) and engine (20%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage between 36 and 39 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.