Mitsubishi Mirage 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, manufacturered by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (mmc).
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Mitsubishi | ML3 4A3 JA7 ML3 JA4 JA3 | Regular |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
23 - 28 MPG | 30 - 36 MPG | 286.67 - 341.80 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 23 - 28 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 30 - 36 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage is $1950.
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Where is the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage produced?
- The 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage is produced in Minato-ku Tokyo , Japan.
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Are there recalls for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, additional information is below.
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How much does the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage weigh?
- The 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage is listed to weigh 1265 lbs.
Recall 85636 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Recall 60796 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recall 5988 [USA]: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Mirage
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-3 (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.5 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 49010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-3 (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33 Vehicle record id 13499 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Mirage Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 46.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Mirage
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-3 (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 1000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 9.5971 City mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 31 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.5 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 49010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-3 (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1750 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 36 Vehicle record id 13500 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Mirage Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 37.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 51.2821 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 1000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Mirage
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-4 (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.4427 City mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 49011 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-4 (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2100 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Vehicle record id 13501 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Mirage Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 30.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 42.3077 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Mirage
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-4 (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 49011 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SOHC-4 (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33 Vehicle record id 13502 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Mirage Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 47.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TSB-22-54-003 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: This technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- TSB-21-34-001 - SUSPENSION: This technical service bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
- TSB-21-00-010 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and material safety data sheets for biosol 100 use.
- TIN-21-00-003 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This technical information notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
- TIN-20-55B-001 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Technical information notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of mirage/mirage g4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; mmna would like to remind all dealer service personn
- TT-20-00-002 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- TIN-20-42A-001 - EQUIPMENT: This technical information notice was sent to dealers informing that mmna has recently received information from mitsubishi motors corporation (mmc) about the effects of the waterborne (wb) paint process on mitsubishi vehicles.
- TSB-20-42A-005 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This technical service bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.Due to improper installation of the film.This tsb instructs the dealers of the repair procedure f
- TSB-13-42A-002 - STRUCTURE: This technical service bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the body section of the applicable service manuals.
- TT194 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TTIndex12 - EQUIPMENT: This is an index of tech talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- TT193 - STRUCTURE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TT195 - WHEELS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TT192 - WHEELS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TT191 - AIR BAGS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TT218 - WHEELS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TT217 - SEATS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TSB-15-54-004 - EQUIPMENT: This tsb contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- TT253 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- TSB-19-00-008 - EQUIPMENT: This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes tsb-18-00-003, issued april, 2018, to add updated information for carrying capacity reduced label.
- TT237 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 0523004 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 2-3 shift flare. *tt
- 0513006 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt
- 0323006 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt
- 0313005 - EQUIPMENT: Obd-ii drive cycle. *tt
- 0242A015 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID : Trunk lid adjustment and torsion bar removal - service manual revision. *tt
- 9923010 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
- 9922003 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
- TSB0233001 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM: Subject regarding ball joint end play check procedures - service manual revision. *tt
- TSB0117002 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: This bulletin contains revised cruise control system troubleshooting procedures. *tt
- TSB0123010 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Some customers may complain of shudder, surge, and / or vibration when driving 35 - 50 mph at steady throttle. This condition may be due to the breakdown of the spii a/t fluid, creating a torque converter damper clutch shudder.
- SR00007 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. (mmsa) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt
- TSB0142A001 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK: Information on trunk lid release kits for confinement within trunk. *jb
- TSB0042A007 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: This bulletin contains revised details for sunroof water test and fit adjustment procedures - service manual revision. *tt
- 0013005 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt
- TSB0013003 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles. *tt
- 9813009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Code no. P0340 camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction, troubleshooting procedures volume 1 service manuals. Yd
- TSB9942A008 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: Some vehicles (vin xU046855) equipped with manual windows may exhibit water leakage and / or wind noise from the front window when driving with the window closed. *tt
- 98070120010 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Several cases have been reported of a rattling noise from around the main muffler during driving. *yc
- 98070120009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Vehicle stalling on cold start-up. *yc
- TSB9813005 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt
- TSB9811002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Service manual revision on crankshaft pulley bolt torque. *yc
- TSB9854003 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service manual revision on corrected component grounding location. *yc
- TSB985001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Service manual revision on a/c clutch air gap. *yc
- 97090154007 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: New procedures for adjusting headlights aim on various vehicles. *yc
- 97090152B003 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc
- TSB9700005 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw
- TSB9711011 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Connecting rod bearing identification colors - service manual revision. *tw
- TSB9711015 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Throttle body procedures (eclipse/eclipse spyder, mirage, 3000gt) - service manual revision. *tw
- TSB9716005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Ignition coil resistance - service manual revision. *tw
- TSB9726001 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Driveshaft knocking noise. *jd
- TSB9752B002 - AIR BAGS: Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
- TSB9631003R - WHEELS: 1997 tire chain usage. *tw
- TSB9611012 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Addition of new item to troubleshooting chart (worn or damaged valve guides) - service manual revision. *tw
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20080205 |
I saw the recall id 00v311001 but i have already paid for the fix of my car because i didn't saw the recall what can i do about the money i paid to a mechanic i sped $700.00 dollars on the repairs i hope you can help me thanks. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20070531 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi mirage. While driving at an unknown speed, an unknown instrument panel light illuminated. The engine stalled and the vehicle was towed. A local mechanic stated that it would cost $2,200 to repair the vehicle, however the contact does not know what needs to be repaired. The # of cylinders, purchase date, and mileage information were unknown.
No | No | N | None | None | 20050216 |
Left front control arm rusted through on the consumer's 1997 mitsubishi mirage.*mr *nm
No | No | N | None | None | 20050215 |
The pulley belt sheared off while driving. This causes the vehicle to stall. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. Driver informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20031014 |
Consumer received recall 00-v-311-001 notice from manufacturer. It had been over 2 months, and no parts were available. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20030821 |
Recall 00-v-311-001: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. Consumer has the same problem. Dealer won't honor the recall.*ak the bolt holding cranshaft pulley became loose again. *ts *nlm
No | No | N | None | None | 20030604 |
Driver's side seat belt is inoperative. Dealer notified. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20020915 |
No summary. Dt
No | No | N | None | None | 20020831 |
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The pulley belt came off and parts of the engine fell off. The dealership is aware of the problem.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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JA3AY26A6VU007302 | 1997 | Mirage | MIZUSHIMA , JAPAN |