Software, displays, cameras, and connectivity
Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.
Mitsubishi model guide
Mitsubishi Mirage Lemon Law Claims
If your Mitsubishi Mirage keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.
- Model- and configuration-aware evidence guide
- California warranty and repair framework
- Primary legal and vehicle-safety sources
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Independent model research guide
Build the Mitsubishi Mirage repair record before drawing conclusions.
The goal of this model page is practical: confirm vehicle identity, preserve the repair chronology, connect recurring symptoms, and identify the records needed for a fact-specific California lemon law review.
Warranty limits may differ by component and may be affected by the in-service date and mileage. Start with the booklet and written coverage supplied for this vehicle.
Model-aware documentation
Issue categories to document for a Mitsubishi Mirage.
These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.
Driver-assistance and safety-system alerts
Document unavailable features, false alerts, braking or steering interventions, sensor conditions, and dealer test results.
Braking, steering, or suspension behavior
Describe pulling, noise, vibration, loss of assist, uneven response, and any effect on predictable control of the vehicle.
Climate control and thermal performance
Track weak cooling or heating, odors, intermittent operation, ambient conditions, and parts or refrigerant work performed.
Water intrusion, seals, noise, or vibration
Photograph the location and resulting damage, note weather conditions, and preserve any leak testing or body-repair findings.
Engine, power delivery, or stalling
Record the operating conditions, warning messages, speed, temperature, and whether the concern returned after repair.
Vehicle safety and service records
Mitsubishi Mirage: NHTSA records by model year
Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.
Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026
Model year 2021
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in airbags, belts, and seating (2). 30 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Airbags, belts, and seating
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 11 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10185496 — bulletin TSB-20-00-008, 2020-12-08
- NHTSA 10211528 — bulletin TIN-22008, 2022-04-07
- NHTSA 10240443 — bulletin DEALER LETTER, 2023-07-21
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10199125 — bulletin TSB-21-34-001, 2021-06-03
- NHTSA 10231422 — bulletin TSB-23-33-001, 2023-01-25
- NHTSA 11007471 — bulletin TECH TALK 281, 2024-08-07
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10203258 — bulletin TSB-21-54-004, 2021-10-05
- NHTSA 10246264 — bulletin TSB-23-90-002, 2023-11-09
- NHTSA 11029566 — bulletin TECH TALK 290, 2026-02-12
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Steering
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10203261 — bulletin TIN-21-37-001REV, 2021-10-25
- NHTSA 11010048 — bulletin TSB-24-37-003, 2024-10-21
- NHTSA 11021739 — bulletin TECH TALK 287, 2025-07-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Body and closures
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10203266 — bulletin TSB-21-42A-008, 2021-10-26
- NHTSA 10235609 — bulletin TSB-23-00-004, 2023-04-24
- NHTSA 10252695 — bulletin TECH TALK 279, 2024-03-29
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Transmission and driveline
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Lighting and signals
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
5 HB · FWD
Overall: 4 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 4 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
Source cautions: Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger's thoracic rib deflection was elevated
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage, 5 HB · FWD
Model year 2022
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in brakes and stability control (1) and electrical systems and software (1). 24 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 8 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10186803 — bulletin TSB-21-00-004, 2021-01-29
- NHTSA 10211530 — bulletin TSB-22-54-003, 2022-04-07
- NHTSA 10240443 — bulletin DEALER LETTER, 2023-07-21
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Steering
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10203261 — bulletin TIN-21-37-001REV, 2021-10-25
- NHTSA 11010048 — bulletin TSB-24-37-003, 2024-10-21
- NHTSA 11021739 — bulletin TECH TALK 287, 2025-07-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Body and closures
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10219503 — bulletin TSB-22-51-002, 2022-08-19
- NHTSA 10252695 — bulletin TECH TALK 279, 2024-03-29
- NHTSA 11007471 — bulletin TECH TALK 281, 2024-08-07
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10199125 — bulletin TSB-21-34-001, 2021-06-03
- NHTSA 10231408 — bulletin TIN-21-37-001REV, 2023-01-12
- NHTSA 10231422 — bulletin TSB-23-33-001, 2023-01-25
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10203260 — bulletin DEALER LETTER, 2021-10-22
- NHTSA 11029566 — bulletin TECH TALK 290, 2026-02-12
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Transmission and driveline
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Lighting and signals
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
5 HB · FWD
Overall: 4 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 4 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
Source cautions: Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger's thoracic rib deflection was elevated
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, 5 HB · FWD
Model year 2023
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. 17 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 8 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10215570 — bulletin TSB-22-00-005, 2022-06-23
- NHTSA 10235606 — bulletin DEALER LETTER, 2023-04-21
- NHTSA 10252695 — bulletin TECH TALK 279, 2024-03-29
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Body and closures
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10235609 — bulletin TSB-23-00-004, 2023-04-24
- NHTSA 10248379 — bulletin TIN-23-66-002, 2023-12-14
- NHTSA 11007471 — bulletin TECH TALK 281, 2024-08-07
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Steering
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10249800 — bulletin TIN21-37-001REV3, 2024-01-29
- NHTSA 11010048 — bulletin TSB-24-37-003, 2024-10-21
- NHTSA 11021739 — bulletin TECH TALK 287, 2025-07-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Lighting and signals
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
5 HB · FWD
Overall: 4 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 4 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
Source cautions: Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger's thoracic rib deflection was elevated
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage, 5 HB · FWD
Model year 2024
2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in visibility, cameras, and driver assistance (1) and transmission and driveline (1). 15 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Suspension, wheels, and tires
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Transmission and driveline
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Steering
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 5 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10238887 — bulletin TSB-23-00-007, 2023-06-09
- NHTSA 10240443 — bulletin DEALER LETTER, 2023-07-21
- NHTSA 10248379 — bulletin TIN-23-66-002, 2023-12-14
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10240445 — bulletin TSB-23-00-014, 2023-07-21
- NHTSA 10252695 — bulletin TECH TALK 279, 2024-03-29
- NHTSA 11029566 — bulletin TECH TALK 290, 2026-02-12
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Steering
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10249800 — bulletin TIN21-37-001REV3, 2024-01-29
- NHTSA 11010048 — bulletin TSB-24-37-003, 2024-10-21
- NHTSA 11021739 — bulletin TECH TALK 287, 2025-07-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Body and closures
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11007471 — bulletin TECH TALK 281, 2024-08-07
- NHTSA 11013871 — bulletin TSB-25-00-002, 2025-01-23
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Lighting and signals
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
5 HB · FWD
Overall: 4 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 4 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
Source cautions: Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger's thoracic rib deflection was elevated
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, 5 HB · FWD
Repair chronology
Turn every Mirage visit into a usable timeline.
Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.
If the same symptom is described differently across repair orders, add a private comparison note without altering the original records. Consistent chronology helps identify whether the condition truly recurred.
1Date and mileage
2Complaint in the driver’s words
3Diagnosis and testing performed
4Parts, software, or correction
5Days unavailable and post-repair result
California legal framework
The statute applies to the evidence—not the badge.
California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.
Applicable warranty
Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.
Repair opportunity
Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.
Substantial impairment
Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.
Remedy analysis
Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.
Warranty and escalation record
Separate the Mitsubishi Mirage warranty from other contracts.
A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”
Save every Mitsubishi dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.
Primary and practical sources
Verify the law, vehicle, and warranty separately.
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Clear answers
Mitsubishi Mirage lemon law questions
Can a Mitsubishi Mirage qualify under California lemon law?
It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.
How many Mirage repair attempts are required?
There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.
Does a recall or service campaign prove that my Mirage is a lemon?
No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.
What Mitsubishi Mirage records should I save?
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.
Can a used or leased Mirage qualify?
Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.
What remedies may be available for a qualifying Mitsubishi Mirage?
Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.
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