Mitsubishi · Mirage · 2021
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
0
Recalls
1
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage has no recalls and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 1 owner-reported complaint.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (1).
- Vehicle
- 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 1
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
1 totalAIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryMay 8, 2023
I had a very serious accident last week while driving my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage. The front of my vehicle was significantly impacted, but none of the airbags were deployed. I can't believe that this nearly brand-new car, which had all the inspections and services at the manufactur...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2021 Mitsubishi models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage are air bags (1 reports).
Does the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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