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1996 Mitsubishi Mirage

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 28 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports

Suspension complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 1997
Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. CAUSE UNKNWON, WILL PROVIDE REPAIR ORDER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #810499

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1996
SuspensionWheels

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO LEFT AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS WHEELS LOCKED UP/WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM AXLE/STRUT BROKE OFF, JUST HUNG THERE DICONNECTED. LEMON LAW SAID IT IS NOT COVERED, DEALER IS HAVING SOMEONE COME TO LOOK AT CAR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #806469

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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