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1999 Mitsubishi MirageProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 77 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
77
Crashes
20
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 77 complaints, 20 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

alternator not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

electrical short

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:door:hinge And AttachmentsHIGH

9 owners reported structure:body:door:hinge and attachments issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
6
30–60K
7
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (7 reports) • Median: 66K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments9 (12%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline8 (10%)
Air Bags:frontal7 (9%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine6 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip6 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components3 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc3 (4%)

1999 Mitsubishi Mirage: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments Issues

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,863 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
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4
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12
03
10
04
4
05
1
06
1
08

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

00V311001Oct 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

00V311002Jan 2001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

01V340001Nov 2001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

01V340002Mar 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

04V428000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Mirage is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

1999 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

77

Class avg

90

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1999.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 77 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

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1999 Mitsubishi Mirage: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage is related to the structure:body:door:hinge and attachments, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
The 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage has 77 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Mirage problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,863 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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