2002 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls and problems

The 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls

Recall 04V-428: Equipment

Reported Sep 1, 2004 · 100,432 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

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.

Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

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.

2002 Mitsubishi Mirage problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Air Bags	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Power Train	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) — 1
Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 1
Structure › Body › Door — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 57,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Jul 21, 2006

4 years old, 24k miles, never in an accident. The door light came on. Driver side door misaligned. There was half an inch space between the bottom of the door and the body frame. It got more difficult to open every day. Three weeks later, the door couldn't open at all. Dealer lubricated and freed-up siezed lower door hinge, straightened, rewelded, reassembled and aligned driver's door.

Power Train · at 57,500 miles · reported Oct 1, 2005

The clutch disc on a 2002 mitsubishi mirage manual transmission was eaten up down to the bare metal, starting to eat away at the flywheel and chip the driveshaft because I was not informed in any way that the clutch disc was a wear item and was disappointed when I found out. The clutch disc was faulty, in complete shreds all over the inside of the transmission. I had to clean out the transmission and replace the pressure plate, throw out bearings, pilot bearings, flywheel and clutch disk. Those are the parts required to do this job. Had I known before hand that my clutch was a wear item I…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 29,109 miles · reported May 8, 2004

The "service engine soon" malfunction indicator light has came on for the fourth time on 5.7.04 after it was supposed to have been fixed after the third time it was taken into the dealership for repair on 4.26.04.

Air Bags · reported Dec 11, 2003

Vehicle involved in severe crash with heavy front end damage. The air bags did not deploy resulting in facial injuries and cracked ribs to the driver.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Apr 18, 2002

Consumer states while appying brake at 25-30 MPH the pedal went to the floor, and causes a rear end collision and total the vehicle, dealer notified. Nlm

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage: 04V-428 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (1 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 57,500 miles.

Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.