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.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Mitsubishi Mirage steering problems
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Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
When does it fail?
Of the 5 steering complaints filed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗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.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗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.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Information Notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs 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 (while under warranty). This Notice supersedes TIN-17-37-001 released in July, 2017, to expand affected models and model years.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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
With the windshield wipers on full, the car has difficulty staying in the lane and has almost caused several accidents.
This vehicle was bought as a new vehicle on a local dealership, cabrera auto, at arecibo, pr on 05/03/2015. On 05/08/2015, while driving on the highway at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle randomly pulled left or right, unable to keep it on a straight line. On instances during changing lanes were there are division lines on the road or when driving over road irregularities or bumps, the…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 38,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Mitsubishi/Mirage.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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