Model-year record
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
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Complaints filed
3
Reports to NHTSA, 2021
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
37.5
EPA estimate
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (33% of 3 reports), followed by electrical system (33%).
Share of all 3 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11522571.
Individual complaint reports(3)
Showing the 3 most recent reportsVehicle Speed ControlJul 2026 · ODI 11749024Details +Close −
ADAS, warning lights all on in the drivers console. ADAS is in operable. No cracks in windshield. Windshield clean.
- Reported
- Jul 2026
- Incident date
- Jun 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemMar 2024 · ODI 11579181Details +Close −
I recently purchased a 2021Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition. Vin : [XXX] . I noticed (and tried everything i could) that the forward collision mitigation is not operational (FCM). I took it to the only authorized Mitsubishi Dealer in Las Vegas called 'Johnny Legends Mitsubishi'. They could not give me any helpful details and / or find what was wrong so they did not charge me the $195 fee. I left there with nothing of help. Went online, tried all i could and read the manual. Not sure what to do now. I was also turned down for the five year manufacturer warranty due to the fact i was not the original owner and purchased it new. Carfax was provided by the dealership i purchased from. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Reported
- Mar 2024
- Incident date
- Mar 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsMay 2023 · ODI 11522571 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
I had a very serious accident last week while driving my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage. The front of my vehicle was significantly impacted, but none of the airbags were deployed. I can't believe that this nearly brand-new car, which had all the inspections and services at the manufacturer's centers, has this problem. This is a life-threatening failure of a crucial safety component that didn't work during the accident. Everything has been documented by both the insurance company and myself and can be shown to other parties.
- Reported
- May 2023
- Incident date
- May 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 1 injuries
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
2021 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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2021 Mitsubishi Mirage: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the 2021 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 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (33% of complaints) and electrical system (33%).
How many recalls does the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage between 36 and 39 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.