Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags8
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Engine2
- Unknown or other1
- Exterior lighting1
- Electrical system1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Seat belts1
- Equipment1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 11 2017 Mirage G4 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 11 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 failed the safety check 3.18% of the time — 77% more often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 66,598 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 6.4–6.6 L/100 km (about 36–37 mpg US), CO₂ 149–155 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage G4 · Compact · Regular gasoline | 6.9 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Mirage G4 · Compact · Regular gasoline | 7.2 | 5.9 | 6.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010048 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt changes for the steering column shaft disassembly and assembly sections of the applicable service manuals. |
| 10249800 | This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-center concerns. |
| 10240443 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10235609 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. |
| 10235608 | This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. |
| 10235606 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10231422 | This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision) |
| 10231420 | This TSB provides the disassembly/reassembly procedures for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Transmitter. (Service Manual Revision) |
| 10231412 | This TSB provides the addition of Torsion Axle Arm Assembly Removal and Installation Procedures. (Service Manual Revision) |
| 10231408 | This is a Revised Technical Information Notice advising dealers of the instructions to follow when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns. |
| 10211535 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide an update to the Maintenance Procedure section, in the Automatic Transmission portion of the affected Service Manual. |
| 10211532 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide an update to the Engine and Intake Manifold section of the affected Service Manuals and advises of new flange bolts available for use. |
| 10211530 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. |
| 10203266 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers updating content for the Body section of the affected Service Manual, Door, Door Handle and Latch Removal and Installation. |
| 10203261 | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the photo requirement for claims when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns. |
| 10201201 | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Owner Manuals (OM) are now available electronically beginning with Model Year 2015. |
| 10200351 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber. |
| 10199125 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber. |
| 10194163 | General PDI Procedure s for 2017 Models (except EV and PHEV) This bulletin contains general Pre-Delivery Inspection Procedures, both technical and detail, for 2017 model year Mitsubishi vehicles (exc. i-MiEV and Outlander PHEV) If required, additional Technical Service Bulletins will be issued for model - specific PDI Procedures. |
| 10185498 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers highlighting new model features, service, and option package information for the 2021 Mirage G4. |
| 10183951 | Technical Service Bulletin informing dealers an abnormal noise coming from the exhaust area and may occur due to vibration between the exhaust hanger and body side bracket and intructs dealers to replace the two identified hanger rubber parts with new parts. |
| 10183865 | Use this chart to decode vehicle identification numbers for 2-17 model year MMNA vehicles. |
| 10183859 | General PDI procedures for 2017 models (except EV and PHEV). |
| 10180775 | Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all Dealer Service Personnel of the correct procedures when submitting warranty claims of this distinction. |
| 10177380 | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers requesting all Dealer Service Personnel to be on alert for Squealing/chirping noise coming from the Alternator Belt. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)