2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags844.4%
- Electrical211.1%
- Engine211.1%
- Fuel system211.1%
- Exterior lighting15.6%
- Powertrain (other)15.6%
- Seat belts15.6%
- Visibility15.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that after she took her sleep medication, she was unaware that she had gotten into her vehicle. The contact stated that while driving asleep at an undisclosed speed, she side-swiped two other parked vehicles, causing damage to the front end of her vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. She woke up after crashing into the other vehicles and called 911. No air bags deployed upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash, a concussion, and bruising to her chest and collarbone. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however, the vehicle had not yet been inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V330000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE AT A HIGH SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE SEAT PUSHED OUT AND INJURED THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT AN URGENT CARE FACILITY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V330000 (AIR BAGS) IN JUNE OF 2019 AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED MODESTO MITSUBISHI (LOCATED AT 230 AUTO CENTER CT, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 718-2300) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 491,000.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.
2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *LD *JS *JS *JS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.
2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *LD *JS *JS *JS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
This has happened 4 times in the last 2 weeks. While driving on the Interstate, the ABS light and skid control lights come on, shortly after all lights and the radio go off and the vehicle loses power. No power even when flooring the gas petal. Getting over to the side of the road, you can turn off the engine, sit for a few minutes, then all is fine. Diagnostics have been run showing no problems. Heading to the dealer, if I make it today! 150,000 miles.
I HAVE A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 AND THE CAR HAS LOST TOTAL POWER. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 AND THE CAR HAS LOST TOTAL POWER. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER DOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A 3 LANE PARKWAY, WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE CAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. THE COLLISION WAS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING ON MY BICEP AND UPPER THIGHS AND KNOCKED MY HEARING AIDS ONTO THE DASH. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT INERTIAL REEL DID NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY AS MY HEAD WAS ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT FINALLY CAUGHT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE SEATBELT REACHED THE END OF ITS LENGTH, OR THE INERTIAL REEL FINALLY LOCKED, BUT WHEN IT DID STOP ME, THE LAP BELT WAS ON MY UPPER THINGS, THE SHOULDER STRAP WAS DOWN ACROSS MY ARM AND STOMACH AND MY HEAD WAS UP OVER THE STEERING WHEEL HEADED FOR THE FRONT WINDOW. I BELIEVE THIS EXACERBATED MY LOWER BACK INJURY BY CAUSING A SEVERE TWISTING MOMENT AS OPPOSED TO BEING RESTRAINED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
AS FOR THE MOST PART I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE INTERIOR FOGS UP AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE . YOU CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR IF THE WIND IS BLOWING. IT'S HARD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. NEVER! ACCIDENTALLY RUN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WILL ALMOST FLIP. SO I HAVE FOUND THAT DRIVING DEFENSE IS THE ONLY WAS TO DRIVE THE MIRAGE. ITS TIRESOME JUST TO GO GET GROCERIES. LOVE THE GAS MILEAGE. I SHOULD HAVE RESEARCHED THE CAR. I HAD AN ECLIPSE AND I LOVED IT. I GUESS I THOUGHT THE MIRAGE, BEING A MITSUBISHI WOULD HAVE KINDA THE SAME. NOT IN POWER BUT THE WAY IT DROVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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