TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE AT A HIGH SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE SEAT PUSHED OUT AND INJURED THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. …
2017 mitsubishi Mirage airbags problems
critical 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
I was involved in an accident which rendered my Mitsubishi Mirage a total loss. There was severe damage to the front driver's side of my vehicle. I am concerned because none of the air bags deployed. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when a large pickup truck with a brush guard on the front ran a red light and collided with my vehicle.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK PAINS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AFTER THE CRASH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE INTO A THIRD VEHICLE IMPACTING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT HAD BRUISES ON THE CHEST AND OTHER A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V330000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBUSHI MIRAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER DIRECTLY AT 55 MPH AND THE IMPACT PUSHED THE RADIATOR INTO THE ENGINE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES TO HER NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED AT A BODY SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CHOOSE WHERE…
ON MAY 30TH THIS CAR WAS IN THE SHOP AT LA PORTE MITSUBISHI FOR ANOTHER ISSUE. THEY NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE APRIL 29, 2019 RECALL ABOUT THE AIRBAG SENSOR. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OR CALL ABOUT THIS RECALL. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS RECALL FROM MY SON AND MYSELF LOOKING ON THIS SITE ABOUT IT.
I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER DOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A 3 LANE PARKWAY, WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE CAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. THE COLLISION WAS VIOLENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING ON MY BICEP AND UPPER THIGHS AND KNOCKED MY HEARING AIDS ONTO THE DASH. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT INERTIAL REEL DID NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY AS MY HEAD WAS ABOVE THE…
The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. The contact stated that after she took her sleep medication, she was unaware that she had gotten into her vehicle. The contact stated that while driving asleep at an undisclosed speed, she side-swiped two other parked vehicles, causing damage to the front end of her vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. She woke up after crashing in…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED AWAY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE F…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2017 mitsubishi Mirage?
It's a serious issue. 13 complaints have been filed, including 9 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags 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 $1,100 for airbags 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 airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags 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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