Mitsubishi
Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMitsubishi
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2002, 2014–2026
New registrations (EU)2000, 2013–2021
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mitsubishi Mirage – Sixth generation (A00/A10/LA)2012–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | April 2012–2024 (hatchback) June 2013–2024 (sedan) |
| Model years | 2013–present (hatchback) 2014–2024 (sedan) 2014–2024 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.0 L 3A90 I3 1.2 L 3A92 I3 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Mitsubishi F5MDB manual Jatco JF015E CVT7 CVT |
| Wheelbase | Hatchback: 2,450 mm Sedan: 2,550 mm |
| Length | Hatchback: 3,710 mm (pre-facelift) 3,845 mm (facelift) Sedan: 4,245 mm 4,305 mm (facelift) |
| Width | Hatchback: 1,665 mm Sedan: 1,670 mm |
| Height | Hatchback: 1,490 mm Sedan: 1,515 mm |
| Kerb weight | 820–955 kg |
| Class | Subcompact car/supermini (B) |
| Assembly | Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) Philippines: Santa Rosa (MMPC, 2016–present) |
| Designer | Hideyasu Nakagami (2010) Tsunehiro Kunimoto & Seiji Watanabe (2020) |
Mitsubishi Mirage – Fifth generation1995–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CJ/CL (hatchback) / CK/CM (sedan) |
| Production | 1995–2003 (Japan) 1996–2000 (Taiwan) 1997–2002 (Indonesia) 1998–2012 (India) 2003–2019 (China) 2004–2010 (Venezuela) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (CJ/CK) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (CL/CM) |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.3 L 4G13 I4 (CJ/CK1A) 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (China; Soueast Lingyue) 1.5 L 4G15 SOHC/DOHC I4 (CJ/CK/CL/CM2A) 1.6 L 4G18 I4 (China; Lancer Classic and Soueast Lioncel) 1.6 L 4G92 SOHC/DOHC I4 (CJ/CK4A) 1.8 L 4G93 I4 SOHC/DOHC (CK5A) 1.8 L 4G93T turbo I4 (CM5A) 1.8 L 6A11 V6 (CK6A) Diesel 2.0 L 4D68 I4 (India; CK8A) 2.0 L 4D68T turbo-diesel I4 (CK/CM8A) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed INVECS-II automatic (Thailand and Philippines) CVT (China) 6-speed AMT (China) |
| Wheelbase | 2,415 mm (hatchback/coupé) 2,500 mm (sedan) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (hatchback) 1,690 mm (coupé) |
| Assembly | Japan: Okazaki (Nagoya Plant) China: Fuzhou (Soueast Motors) India: Tiruvallur (Hindustan Motors) Taiwan: Yangmei (China Motor Corporation) Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) Indonesia: Pademangan (PT. Krama Yudha Kesuma Motor) Philippines: Cainta (MMPC) Venezuela: Barcelona (MMC Automotriz) New Zealand: Porirua (MMNZ) |
Mitsubishi Mirage – Fourth generation1991–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CA/CC (hatchback/coupé) / CB/CD (sedan/wagon) |
| Production | 1991–1995 (6-windowed sedan) 1991–1996 (hatchback/coupé/4-windowed sedan) 1992–2002 (wagon) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon/van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (CA/CB) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (CC/CD) |
| Engines | Gasoline 1298 cc 4G13 I4 (CA/CB1A/V/W) 1468 cc 4G15 I4 (CA/CB/CD2A/V/W) 1496 cc 4G91 I4 (CA/CB/CC/CD3A) 1597 cc 4G92 I4 (CA/CB/CC/CD4A/W) 1597 cc 6A10 V6 (CB6A) 1834 cc 4G93 I4 (CA/CB/CD5A/W) 1834 cc 4G93T turbo I4 (CD5A/W) Diesel 1795 cc 4D65T turbodiesel I4 (CB/CD7A) 1998 cc 4D68T I4 (CB8A/W) 1998 cc 4D68T turbodiesel I4 (CB/CD8A/V/W) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed manual 5-speed F5M21/22 manual 3-speed F3A21 automatic 4-speed F4A22 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm (coupé/hatchback) 2,500 mm (sedan/wagon) |
| Length | 3,950 mm (hatchback) (coupé) (Lancer sedan) (wagon) 4,290 mm (Mirage sedan) |
| Height | (hatchback/Mirage sedan) (Lancer sedan) 1,370 mm (coupé) |
| Assembly | Japan: Okazaki (Nagoya Plant) Indonesia: Pademangan, North Jakarta (PT. Krama Yudha Kesuma Motor) New Zealand: Wellington Philippines: Cainta (Philippine Automotive Manufacturing Corporation) Taiwan: Yangmei (China Motor) Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) |
| Designer | Akinori Nakanishi |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015, 2017–2024 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2015, 2017–2023 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015, 2017–2024 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 6.0–6.4 L/100 km | 6.4–6.7 L/100 km | 5.5–5.7 L/100 km |
| 2014–2015, 2017–2023 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.5–6.7 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 5.7–5.9 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 6.5–6.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016, 2020 | Petrol | 1193 cm³ | 59 kW (80 PS) | 920–980 kg | 113–127 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2015 | Petrol | 999 cm³ | – | 920 kg | 96 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002, 2014–2015, 2017–2024 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.2–1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 3, 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 46 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311–481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,435–2,577 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 999–1,193 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 59 kW (80 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 920–980 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,450 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002, 2014–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2013–2021 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 59 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Brakes | 38 | 2000, 2014, 2015 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 2000, 2001, 2014 |
| Engine and cooling | 25 | 2000, 2002, 2014 |
| Speed control and cruise | 21 | 2001, 2014, 2015 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 19 | 2000, 2001, 2014 |
| Suspension | 18 | 2000, 2014, 2015 |
| Body and structure | 16 | 2000, 2001, 2014 |
| Steering | 16 | 2000, 2001, 2015 |
| Seat belts | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2017 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002, 2014–2022, 2024: 218 complaints, 63 with a crash and 3 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.