2024 Mitsubishi MirageFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPG
Highway
43
MPG
Combined
39
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
36
Hwy
43
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $1,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,750

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
227 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
7.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.2L 3-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,727/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,291/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,495/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,591/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,739/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,735/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,150/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,776/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,671/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,711/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2024 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 5 HB FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Optional
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage. Top reported issues include suspension, wheels & tires and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Suspension
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Steering
1
Power Train
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1

2024 Mitsubishi Mirage problems by category: Suspension: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 12/08/2025ODI#11703708
The vehicle is experiencing rapid and excessive wear on the front tires, resulting in a significantly reduced tread life of approximately one month. As the tires approach a critically bald condition, …
Power TrainFiled: 04/21/2025ODI#11655781
Every once in awhile when stopped at a stop sign or light and you hit the gas to go the car will do multiple jumps like manual transmission car. Very uncomfortable and worried that there is something …
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 10/28/2024ODI#11622335
Vehicle was bought in March 2024. 08/19/2024 took the car too Mitsubishi Birmingham Alabama for FCM warning lights and breaking system not working. Was told that the system was working and they have d…

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.

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