Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system9
- Power train5
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Suspension5
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Steering4
- Air bags4
- Structure3
- Latches/locks/linkages3
- Seat belts3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2000 Mirage vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 5 people died inside them. 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 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage failed the safety check 2.05% of the time — 10% more often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 130,207 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
0 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
99 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 98% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
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 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 636855 | BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-23-004 - REVISES BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINER AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP. *TT |
| 635121 | SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT |
| 635099 | THIS BULLETIN REVISES THE TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINER BOLTS AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT |
| 627279 | SUBJECT REGARDING LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. *JB |
| 627250 | SUBJECT REGARDING HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR, PART NUMBER IS INCORRECT. *JB |
| 622425 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 622421 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER. *TT |
| 618209 | INFORMATION ON TRUNK LID RELEASE KITS FOR CONFINEMENT WITHIN TRUNK. *JB |
| 615993 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROPER CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 614983 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED DETAILS FOR SUNROOF WATER TEST AND FIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT |
| 614011 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 612508 | INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT |
| 610544 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF THE EXTERNAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER. *TT |
| 6088731 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 6088726 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 10170852 | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. |
| 10170100 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170099 | This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)