2022 Mitsubishi MirageFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 36 | 43 | 39 | $1,750 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,900 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 227 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.2L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.2L, 3-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,727/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,291/yrHIGHEST | +$564 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,495/yrLOWEST | $-232 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,591/yr | $-136 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,739/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,735/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,150/yr | +$423 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,776/yr | +$49 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,671/yr | $-56 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,711/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems2 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage. Top reported issues include brakes and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage problems by category: Brakes: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.