Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
The Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 18.7% of 8,182 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
3 DVSA recalls for the Mitsubishi Mirage
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Inappropriate ecu program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge)
Inappropriate ECU program for battery deterioration judgement.
Fix: Reprogram the software with the countermeasure software.
Recalled models: MIRAGE · 11,430 vehicles
Braking performance may be affected
There is the possibility that air may have become trapped in the ABS hydraulic unit of the braking system caused by improper air bleeding during the factory brake fluid refill. In the worst case this can cause increased brake pedal stroke and/or decreased braking force.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic unit (ABS) and bleed the brakes.
Recalled models: MIRAGE · 1 vehicles
Braking may be reduced
It is possible that moisture can enter the front wheel ABS sensors via its wiring due to insufficient waterproofing. This can cause the generation of an abnormal signal to the ABS ECU. This will normally be identified to the driver by the illumination of a warning light on the dash panel the fluctuation of the speedometer needle or noise produced by the false activation of the ABS system. In extreme cases it could affect the directional control of the vehicle or reduce the braking efficiency of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle to replace the sensors.
Recalled models: MIRAGE · 1,534 vehicles
Checking a Mitsubishi Mirage before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.