Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | 43 | 39 | 6.53 | 5.47 | 6.03 |
| 2023 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2022 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2021 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2020 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2019 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2018 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2017 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2014 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2023 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2022 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2021 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2020 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2019 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2017 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | hatchback | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2014 | hatchback | 3 | 1.2 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 3, Displacement: 1.2, Fuel type: Regular |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Seat rows | GVWR | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Valvetrain | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 484 | 17.1 | 2 | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Seat rows: 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 96.5 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 487 | 17.2 | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 96.5 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 96.5 | — | CD + Stereo | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 487 | 17.2 | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 96.5 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 487 | 17.2 | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 96.5 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 480 | 16.9 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveDrivingBeam | nhtsaSafetyRatings | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2024 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2023 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2022 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2021 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2020 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | tpms: standard |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5 HB FWD | tpms: standard |
Model year reports
2024
NewestThe 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public verdict.
2023
The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA.
2022
The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints, indicating a very high level of initial reliability and safety.
2021
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage stands out as an excellent choice for used car shoppers prioritizing reliability and economy.
2020
The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage earns an 'Excellent' reliability verdict, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
2019
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage offers excellent fuel economy and a strong safety record with 4-star ratings across the board.
2018
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage offers basic transportation with excellent fuel economy, but its average reliability rating and a critical safety recall warrant careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage offers average reliability, but buyers must confirm the critical air bag system recall has been completed.
2016
The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage presents a mixed reliability picture.
2015
The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage offers excellent fuel economy but carries significant reliability concerns, particularly regarding its airbag system.
2014
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming that all airbag recalls have been completed.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mitsubishi Mirage?
Carfocal currently has 11 published Mirage reports, covering 2014 through 2024. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public verdict.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Is the Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mitsubishi Mirage. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2024 mitsubishi mirage presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an 'excellent' public verdict. and the 2024 mitsubishi mirage offers strong value for budget-minded used car shoppers due to its exceptional fuel economy and lack of reported major issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mitsubishi Mirage?
Across Carfocal's published Mirage guides, recurring problem areas include CVT Transmission, Brake System (Pads/Rotors), and Suspension Components (Shocks/Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: CVT Transmission, Brake System (Pads/Rotors), and Suspension Components (Shocks/Struts).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints