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2000 Mitsubishi MirageProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 56 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
56
Crashes
18
Fires
1
Recalls
6
TSBs
57
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 56 complaints, 18 crashes, 1 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

door hinges are breaking off

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

instrument panel worked intermittently and failed

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

engine turns over but will not start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

humming noise upon first acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
5

ticking noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

4 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 115K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
8
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
5
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (8 reports) • Median: 115K 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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (4 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip4 (7%)
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments4 (7%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (5%)
Electrical System:wiring3 (5%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash3 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (5%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch3 (5%)

2000 Mitsubishi Mirage: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 115K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments Issues

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door:hinge and attachments-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

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.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

2000 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

56

Class avg

112

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 56 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2000 Mitsubishi Mirage: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
The 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage has 56 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 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 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage has 6 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 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 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.
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