Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, the most recent reported on September 1, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (9 complaints), followed by power train (5).

How many 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 35 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls and problems

2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 04V428000 · reported September 1, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN · 100,432 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
The risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 01V340001 · reported November 5, 2001 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 18,630 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
The risk: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-888-648-7820.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system9
Power train5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Suspension5
Air bags4
Engine and engine cooling4
Steering4
Latches/locks/linkages3
Seat belts3
Structure3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 7, 2025 · Unknown or other
I am the original owner of this vehicle. During the last state inspection I was told and shown the cross member bar is starting to rust. In researching cross member bars with Mitsubishi this seems to be an ongoing problem with their vehicles. I would like them to replace this part on my vehicle, too, since there is a…

May 23, 2015 · Air bags · 131,000 miles · crash reported
MY NAME IS […]. AND I AM REQUIRING ABOUT THE SAFER CAR RECALL.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Apr 15, 2013 · Electrical system · 142,000 miles
MY ENTIRE BACK TAIL LIGHTS, SIDE LIGHTS, AND DASH LIGHTS FAILED AND DUE TO THIS ANOTHER DRIVER BUMPED MY VEHICLE BECAUSE MY LIGHTS WENT TOTALLY OUT AS I WAS DRIVING AND I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING ON THE DASH AND IT WAS NIGHT TIME WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THEY WORKED BEFORE I ENTERED MY VEHICLE. MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AS…

Mar 6, 2013 · Tires · 199,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FR380 TIRES, SIZE 175/65R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE…

Jul 29, 2007 · Electrical system · 115,000 miles
ODOMETER, GAS, TEMPERATURE GAUGES STOPPED FUNCTIONING... YOU DON'T KNOW HOW FAST YOU GOING YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE GAS LEFT IN YOUR TANK... ON JUN 8, 2007 I'M ON MY WAY HOME THE LEVEL ON MY GAS STUCK ON HALF I THOUGH IT'S REALLY HALF FULL BUT ITS NOT & I RAN OUT OF GAS ABOUT LESS THAN A MILE AWAY FROM MY HOME…

Mirage model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	35	9	1
2001	2	31	9	1
2002	1	5	2	0

Across all years, the 2014 Mirage has the most complaints (44). All Mitsubishi Mirage years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, the most recent reported on September 1, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?: Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (9 complaints), followed by power train (5).
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 35 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 7, 2025.