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Light NHTSA footprint — 44 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage has 44 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 14 complaints, typically surfacing around 38,320 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mirage (this page) | 44 | 3 |
| 2015 Mirage | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 Mirage | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Mirage | 28 | 2 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged critical on this model , showing up around 38,320 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 3 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.6/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
I was in a accident and air bags didn't deploy, I replace the brakes a month ago the dealership said I need brakes again,the motor knocks until the car warms up,I pay 400 a month for a trashy little car help me
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi mirage. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. No further details on the crash were available. There were injuries to the neck and the left side of the contact's body. Medical attention…
Takata recall.vehicle was in motion I had made a left turn and struck a car in the intersection in the side. My head hit the steering wheel. I was transferred to a trauma unit for three days with a severe concussion and a deep cut from my scalp to my eyebrow. My air bag didn't…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi mirage. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v686000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide a dealer to provide the recall remedy. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not…
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Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 14 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 38,320 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.6 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 44 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 38,320 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 14 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 38,320 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 38,320 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 44 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.