2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage.

20002002
Complaints
51
Crashes
23
Fires
1
Injuries
32
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:45,710 mi
Crash-related:2
#26 complaints

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Avg mileage:64,890 mi
#34 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,710
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,890
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage has 51 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (7 complaints, avg 45,710 mi); Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments (6 complaints, avg 64,890 mi); Airbags (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,562 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage include 23 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Mirage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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