Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (7 complaints), followed by structure (6).

How many 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 31 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls and problems

2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 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.

2001 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.

Vehicle speed control7
Structure6
Air bags4
Electrical system4
Seat belts3
Equipment2
Power train2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Steering2
Unknown or other2

What owners report

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

Dec 13, 2022 · Seat belts
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract, and the driver was unable to remove the seat belt from the buckle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a retraction failure and that the seat belt needed to…

Feb 9, 2012 · Steering
2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO STEERING, RATTLING AND RE-TORQUE OF WHEELS DUE TO SUSPENSION WORK.

Dec 16, 2009 · Electrical system · 105,000 miles · fire reported
2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE APPX 105,000 MILES. PURCHASED MAY 2007. VEHICLE'S FUSE BOX CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TOTALING THE CAR. NO PRIOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS BEFORE THE EVENT OCCURRED. AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS I PULLED INTO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX'S PARKING LOT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY DIED. I TRIED TO RESTART THE…

Jun 19, 2008 · Tires · 79,000 miles
THE VALUES ON THREE OF MY TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. I HAD TWO OF THE TIRES REPAIRED (DRIVER'S FRONT AND REAR) AND REPLACED THE ONE OF THE TIRES (PASSENGERS REAR). THE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT OCCURRED OVER A TWO-WEEK PERIOD.

Jan 23, 2008 · Structure · 85,000 miles
POOR MANUFACTURING LEADING TO EVENTUAL OPERATIONAL FAILURE. THE HOOD HINGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS SEIZED UP. THIS HAS PLACED A GREAT AMOUNT OF STRESS UPON THE TINY BRACKET ATTACHED TO THE HOOD; CAUSING IT TO BEND AND STRUCTURALLY FAIL. A SIMILAR PROBLEM IS NOW BEGINNING TO PROPAGATE OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE…

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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage?: Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (7 complaints), followed by structure (6).
How many 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 31 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 13, 2022.