2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Owner Complaints

My car Vibrates drastically, can see it while im looking at the engine. I can feel it in the car from the floor all way up to my steering wheel. It can be made available for an inspection upon request. Im worried parts may break apart or engine fall out. I had a private mechanic look at it amd he verified the drastic vibration of the whole engine block. Only checked over by my private mechanic. I've always noticed it since I got it. Vibration has gotten worse over the years. No warning lights I've seen besides the one that has 2 wave like lines under an exclamation point.

NHTSA ID

11718052

Incident

Aug 8, 2020

Recall # SR-17-006 was repaired. It appears as open on website.

NHTSA ID

11700551

Incident

Sep 1, 2022

Vent Blower failure: Past 4 months on 4 occasions vent blower intermittently would not come on but would come back on after 15 to 30 minutes, approximately. The last 3 days of vehicle operation the vent blower motor does not come on at all with the first of 3 days the blower could be heard running at an extremely low speed. The vents at windshield and blower filter have remained free of obstruction and well maintained. The vent blower failure impacts safety to myself and others due to the inability to mitigating fogging on the windows which severely impacts visibility. The problem has not, as of yet, been addressed to my dealership/independent service center: Owner has extensive electronic & electrical background and is an expert troubleshooter. The harnesses at fuse panel and blower motor have been verified and appear proper and the fuse was not blown. I do not have a schematic of this electrical system and voltage at blower harness was not checked. (My thoughts on problem areas that may be impacting this safety concern whether it is an isolated case or widespread problem: Blower Motor - failed windings, thermal overload, bearings, and brushes/pitting as applicable. Vent Controller component failure. Wiring and harness issue.) I intend to bring this safety concern issue to manufacturer or dealership or independent service center as it is affordable. Symptoms: See first paragraph. The blower failure was 4 times at car start-up and once while driving.

NHTSA ID

11460240

Incident

Jan 7, 2022

mirage 2015 DL Automatic trasmission CVT, The rubber on the driver's left side has a buzzing sound, the caliper was replaced. CV Axle was replaced. Left side By manufacturer's warranty. on that side of the left side and also has a Wheel Bearing problem. on the left side it is making a very huge humming noise and they do not want to give me a guarantee because they indicate that I am the second owner. of the vehicle and therefore they only gave me a guarantee up to 30,000 miles I want to report that this is a vehicle defect.

NHTSA ID

11436715

Incident

Sep 15, 2021

IN AUGUST 2020, THE BUS BEGAN TO LOCK THE LEFT CALIPER OF THE FRONT RUBBER, WHICH TOOK THE DEALER CABRERA HERMANOS IN ARECIBO PR. AND THEY DID NOT FIND THE NOISE BUT THEY DID NOT AND AT THE HOUR THE BUS CONTINUES TO LOCK THE LEFT CALIPER. THEY REPAIRED A LEFT REAR CYLINDER AT THE TIME.

NHTSA ID

11413307

Incident

Dec 8, 2020

Mileage

29,356 mi

IN THE YEAR 2020 I TOOK IT FOR SERVICE BUT THEY DID NOT FIND THE PROBLEM THEN IN 2021 IN JANUARY I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE RUBBER ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE IS STICKING, THE SHAFT IS OVERHEATING, A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT AXLE WHICH IS NOT CONSTANT. EVERYTHING INDICATES THAT THEY ARE LOCKING THE PAD AND THEY INDICATE THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT I HAVE TO PAY ALL THE EXPENSES. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED AN EXCESS OF FUEL CONSUMPTION SINCE THE LAST SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT YOU RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER CABRERA BROTHER HATILLO CONSUMES MORE GASOLINE THAN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA IT WAS TESTED BECAUSE THEY RUN THE SAME MILES SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE CONSUMES MORE GASOLINE THAN WHAT WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS . $ 20.00 OF GAS AT 64.7 A LITER FULL TANK CAN ONLY RUN 255.7 MILES. I HAVE CHECKED IT FOR 2 WEEKS IT CONSUMES A LOT OF GASOLINE MORE THAN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA

NHTSA ID

11395934

Incident

Dec 1, 2020

Mileage

30,200 mi

STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO DRIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHEN THE CAR IS GOING STRAIGHT. IT ALSO OCCURS DURING TURNS.

NHTSA ID

11216968

Incident

May 28, 2019

Mileage

70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

NHTSA ID

11206547

Incident

Apr 28, 2019

Mileage

37,000 mi

WHEN HE RUNS, THE FRONT CALIPER KNOCKS ON THE BRAKE AND LEAVES THE NOISE IN THE TWO FRONT CALIPER AS IF SOMETHING WAS LOOSE IN FRONT, THE TIRES WERE REMOVED AND THE CALIPER IS THE PROBLEM

NHTSA ID

11206171

Incident

May 6, 2018

Mileage

22,132 mi

I HAD TO MAKE COMPLETE SUDDEN STOP WHEN I HAD TO PUT ON THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID WRECK. I WAS IN THE FAST LANE AND WHEN I WENT TO START TO GO AGAIN IT DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTART IT. IF THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAN ITS NOT A GOOD ONE SINCE YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO GO IN THE FAST LANE. IT COULD OF RESULTED IN SOMEBODY TO WRECK IN THE BACK OF ME. I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER RESETTING AS RESULT OF I BELIEVE SPEED CONTROL ISSUE OR WHATEVER THE LAST RECALL WAS. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AT A DECENT SPEED WHEN I MADE SUDDEN STOP.

NHTSA ID

11115368

Incident

Aug 1, 2018

Mileage

45,455 mi

ON 3/8/2018, MY 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY A SIMI-TRUCK GOING 50 OR MORE MILES PER HOUR. YET, MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN LESS SEVERE, IF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ACCORDINGLY. I WAS NOT TOLD WHEN BUYING THE CAR OF ANY DEFECTS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR SENSORS. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN OPEN RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS STILL BEING RESEARCHED. I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS AS TO WHY MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. IT WAS JUST PUT IN AROUND THE TIME I BOUGHT MY CAR.

NHTSA ID

11101960

Incident

Mar 8, 2018

Mileage

44,000 mi

HAD A RECALL ON AIRBAGS AND AFTER THE RECALL THE SAFETY BELT SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT WORK.

NHTSA ID

11085015

Incident

Apr 13, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MAKING TURNS, OR TRAVELING DOWNHILL FIFTY FT BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MAKE A GULPING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAYWARD MITSUBISHI (25601 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXECU PAD SET FRONT BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,916.

NHTSA ID

11064958

Incident

Jan 19, 2018

Mileage

11,916 mi

HI 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE IS A TERRIBLE CAR I FEEL UNSAFE WITH THIS CAR I HAD TO REPLACE FOR 5 TIRES I COMPLAINED TO THE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY ONLY SAYS IT'S PART OF IT IS WEAR AND TEAR I DIDN'T FIX MY BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW I HAVE TO BREAK CHANGE THE BRAKES IN THE BACK WE HAD THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND I'M HAVING SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH IT.

NHTSA ID

11061552

Incident

Aug 18, 2016

Mileage

45,179 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR RUNNING RED LIGHT DRIVING AT/ABOVE 50MPH NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED @ TIME OF ACCIDENT

NHTSA ID

11061102

Incident

Jan 6, 2018

Mileage

14,000 mi

I DON'T FEEL SAFE MY CAR, IN 2 YEARS I HAD REPLACE BRAKES 2 TIMES NEXT REPLACE THE BRAKES.NOW STRING DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT. I HAD REPLACE TRIES 5 TIMES TWO THE TRIES ARE BRAND NEW . THE COMPANY TELL IT IS TREATS THIS UNACCEPTABLE. AND TRIE

NHTSA ID

11047957

Incident

Apr 12, 2016

Mileage

33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON A PATCH OF BLACK ICE AND STRUCK A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V686000 (AIR BAGS) AFTER THE COLLISION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID

11047633

Incident

Jan 13, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR AND WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR AWHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (ALBANY MITSUBISHI, 1000 E OGLETHROPE BLVD, ALBANY,GA, 31705) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CELL FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE BATTERY WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY OF 2017 FROM THE SAME DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWAITING FEEDBACK FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,260.

NHTSA ID

11021613

Incident

Sep 2, 2017

Mileage

52,260 mi

IS THERE A WIND STANDARD FOR VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS? I KNOW WHENEVER THERE IS WIND ON INTERSTATE NO MATTER WHAT STRENGTH THIS VEHICLE STRUGGLES THROUGH IT. NOT SURE BODY IS DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR HIGHWAY WHERE THERE IS ALWAYS WIND. I'M HAVING HARD TIME KEEPING CONTROL OF IT AND KEEPING FROM ACCIDENT SINCE I'M BLOWN EASILY AWAY. ALSO IT SHOULDN'T MATTER WHETHER WINDOWS OR DOWN OR NOT. CAR SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE ALL CONDITIONS. I KNOW WIND IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH BUT THIS VEHICLE SEEMS VERY TOUGH TO HANDLE IN IT. I WAS DRIVING 1998 FORD TAURUS AND HIT WIND BUT DIDN'T HAVE THIS MUCH DIFFICULTY DRIVING IN WIND. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS A WIND SAFETY STANDARD ON VEHICLES AND IF NOT SHOULD THERE BE ONE. I KNOW I PUT TODAYS DATE ON WHEN IT HAPPENED BUT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WIND DANGER ON MANY DATES SINCE HAVING VEHICLE IN A MONTH AND A HALF.

NHTSA ID

11015256

Incident

Aug 14, 2017

Mileage

39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE PREVIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. UPDATED 05/31/17*LJ UPDATED 10/18/2017 *JS

NHTSA ID

10979390

Incident

Jul 1, 2016

Mileage

33,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND THERE WAS NOTHING REMARKABLE ABOUT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED SPONTANEOUSLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY IN VERY LITTLE TIME, CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING AFTER ONLY A FEW SECONDS. THE CAR TRAVELED A VERY SHORT DISTANCE BUT WITNESSES SAID THAT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AS IT APPROACHED THE BUILDING. THE DRIVER HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO DUE TO THE VELOCITY ITHE CAR WAS TRAVELING. THE CRASH WAS NOT DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED VERY SERIOUS INJURIES AND WAS HOSPITALIZED. THE DRIVER WILL NEED EXTENSIVE REHABILITATION. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE CRASH OCCURRED IN THE AFTERNOON.

NHTSA ID

10924559

Incident

Nov 1, 2016

Mileage

1,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT LUNGED FORWARD AND JERKED VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WAS CONCERN THAT THE LOW REVERSE BRAKE COULD RE-ENGAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500.

NHTSA ID

10903141

Incident

Mar 10, 2016

Mileage

19,500 mi

WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON FULL, THE CAR HAS DIFFICULTY STAYING IN THE LANE AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.

NHTSA ID

10899794

Incident

Aug 30, 2016

Mileage

11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AT FULL SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A RAVINE AND CRASHED INTO TREES. THE CONTACT LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND WAS AWAKENED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, BOTH KNEES, CHEST, AND LOWER BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,809.

NHTSA ID

10892803

Incident

Jul 24, 2016

Mileage

1,809 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED JAW, KNEE, SHOULDER, AND OTHER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE CRASH SCENE TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ UPDATED 09/29/16.*JB

NHTSA ID

10892574

Incident

Jul 31, 2016

Mileage

20,000 mi