HAD AN INDEPENDANT ALIGNMENT DONE. FOUND REAR OUT OF SPEC. TOOK TO MITSUBISHI ABOUT THE ISSUE. FIRST ALIGNMENT CHECK COST ME $160. SHEET SAID THAT IT WAS OUT AGAIN. DEALERSHIP MADE ME COME BACK AGAIN TO CHECK ONE MORE TIME. MAGICALLY THIS TIME ITS "WITHIN" SPEC. SO SOMEHOW MITSUBISHI MANAGED TO CHANGE ALIGNMENT NUMBERS ON AN AXLE THATS NOT ADJUSTABLE.. MY REAR TIRES HAVE ONLY 15000 MILES (20…
2014 mitsubishi Mirage suspension problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
REAR ALIGNMENT OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION, BUT NOT ADJUSTABLE, AS SPINDLES ARE WELDED TO THE AXLE, MAKING SHIM PLATE INSTALLATION IMPOSSIBLE. MY VEHICLE SHOWED EXCESS TOE-IN AND EXCESS NEGATIVE CAMBER, CREATING TIRE WEAR AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. ON THIRD VISIT TO DEALER, A NEW AXLE WAS INSTALLED, BUT THIS ONE IS ALSO OUTSIDE SPECIFICATIONS WITH CROSS CAMBER IN EXCESS OF 0.5 DEGREES, WHICH WILL CAUSE HAND…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2014 mitsubishi Mirage?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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