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2016 Toyota Mirai Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 2026
Daniel Wilson

Complaint Summary

The 2016 Toyota Mirai has 2 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve vehicle speed control and fuel/propulsion system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

9.1/ 10

Based on 2 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 50%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 50%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, accounting for 50% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 2 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2016 Toyota Mirai

The 2016 Toyota Mirai has 2 owner complaints in this dataset. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL is the most common complaint category, representing about 50% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2016 Toyota Mirai are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 1 complaint report involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2016 Toyota Mirai?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2017 Mirai complaints2018 Mirai complaints2019 Mirai complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 2 of 2 systems

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 Report50% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

CAR LOSS ACCELERATION TWICE DURING DRIVING. ACCELERATION ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA IN OCT 2018 ACCELERATION ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA IN MAR 2019 I HAVE EMAIL DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LONGO TOYOTA TO REVIEW, TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA (TMNA) WAS ASKED FOR FURTHER DATA, RETOOK THE VEHICLE TO LONGO TOYOTA WITH DATA. TMNA HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH A CLEAR PLAN TO ADDRESS PROBLEM. THIS IS A LIABILITY THAT IS NOT ONLY FOR ME AND MY WIFE BUT ALSO OTHER DRIVERS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD.

5/6/2019

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 Report50% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

HYDROGEN VEHICLE NOT RELIABLE IN Orange County, CA. ALSO THE VEHICLE MILAGE IS EXTREMELY POOR, HAVING TO FILL UP ABOUT EVERY 2-3 DAYS. LESS THAN 150 MILES PER TANK EASILY. VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY HAS TO BE TOWED WHEN STATIONS ARE DOWN. HYDROGEN STATIONS WERE DOWN MOST OF APRIL, TOYOTA BRAND ENGAGEMENT OFFERED A LOANER VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO VEHICLES AVAIL. VEHICLE SOLD WITHOUT RELIABLE STATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE STILL IN PROGRESS- VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SOLD WITHOUT FUEL. VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH WHEN BEING USED CONSISTENTLY FOR WORK/DAILY COMMUTING. VEHICLE UNSAFE SINCE THE FUEL IS DOWN FOR DAYS, LEAVING DRIVER W/O TRANSPORTATION OFTEN IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS. ELDERLY/DISABLED, UNABLE TO LIFT AND NAVIGATE THE FUEL PUMP THAT OFTEN FREEZES ON THE NOZZEL. WILL SOMETIMES BE AT STATION FOR OVER AN HOUR DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS- AUTO FRUAD/ELDERLY ABUSE FINANCIAL PRACTICES. INCREASED CAPRUL TUNNEL AND PAIN DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF FUEL PUMP.

6/11/2021

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Mirai?

The most reported complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Mirai is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, with 1 owner report. That is about 50% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Are complaints about the 2016 Toyota Mirai a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 1 complaint report fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2016 Toyota Mirai?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2016 Toyota Mirai severe?

1 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Toyota Mirai: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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