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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 electrical problems
moderate Owners of the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 4 electrical complaints filed for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, 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 electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 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 electrical 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 is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the SRS-ECU with updated software that corrects an issue when the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Air Bag Warning Lamp illuminates with DTC B1479 (SRS-ECU Backup capacitor circuit voltage too Low.)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides instructions for replacing the Display Audio 2 systems exhibiting one or more of the following conditions in cold temperatures: 1) No sound from the audio unit; 2) Audio unit will not switch from radio mode; 3) Audio unit receives an AM/FM signal, but not HD.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to notify them that warranty claims have been received because of concerns of TPMS light illumination. TPMS DTCs C1911, C1921, C1931, and/or C1941 were usually reported. Many dealers have been replacing the affected TPMS transmitters. Investigation results of the replaced transmitters are "NTF"(no trouble found). The notice references the Service Manual diagnostic procedure for the TPMS transmitter. The Service Manual states, "the TPMS transmitter which cannot be checked may be faulty or the ID code may not be registered, thus do not replace it, but register the ID code. If the transmitter is faulty, it is replaced in the ID code regist
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi mirage g4. When the vehicle was started, the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle vibrated at 40 MPH and did not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to nimay Mitsubishi (787-622-0200, located at pr-2 o, toa baja 00949, san juan, puerto rico) where it was diagnosed that an unknown cable was chewed up by rodents and needed to be replaced. The…
The radio glitches and works when it wants to. The engine clicks before starting, 4-5 clicks and turns over. Electrical issues all over from cutting back of fuel from turning on a/c to rolling down the windows.
When you put the ac on the car slows down and it's hard to drive. The engine makes a lot of noise while it's on and driving. The electrical features glitches all the times.
A un ao de comprado totalmente nuevo el vehculo estaba en marcha cuando me tocaba frenar no s detuvo el auto. Y tuve que utilzar la emergencia. Sin contar que los pads no le duran ni 7 meses. Los gasta bien rpido. Por otro lado, desde antes del cumplir el ao; el vehculo me ha dejado a pies. Pues entiendo que la batera debe tener un defecto de fabricacin. Ya son 4 las veces (incluyendo el da de…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 16,766 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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/2018/Mitsubishi/Mirage G4.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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