Recalls: Mitsubishi LA Mirage hatch
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi LA Mirage hatch
Mitsubishi LA Mirage: reduced braking force and unstable steering control
In May 2013, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles due to insufficient water-proofing of the wheel speed sensor harness. As a result, moisture may penetrate the sensor and result in false warning signals being displayed on the dashboard. Furthermore, braking force could be reduced and steering control could become unstable, posing a hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2013/13571).
2014 model year Mitsubishi LA Mirage: reduced braking capacity and impaired ESC
In December 2013, a recall was issued for 2014 model year Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles. In these vehicles, air may remain in the brake hydraulic unit due to improper brake line air venting procedures during vehicle manufacture. As such, braking capacity may be reduced and the slideslip prevention function (part of the electronic stability control system) may be impaired, posing a potential traffic hazard (PRA 2013/13908).
2013 Mitsubishi LA Mirage hatch: potential fuel leak
In April 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles that were manufactured between January 5, 2013, and January 15, 2013. In these vehicles, a failure during the welding process may have reduced the welding strength of the filler pipe; with continued use, the welding portion could detach and cause a fuel leak that would pose a fire hazard (PRA 2014/14072).
2020-22 Mitsubishi LA Mirage: remote keys may not have button battery warning
In March 2023, recall campaigns 010170 and 010171 were issued for 2020-22 Mitsubishi LA Mirage vehicles. Some remote keys supplied to consumers did not contain sufficient button battery warnings and, as such, did not comply with the mandatory labelling requirements for items containing button batteries. Consumers may therefore be unaware that the keys used button batteries and the risks posed to young children. If a young child ingested a button battery, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries which could result in serious injury or death. Button batteries also pose a choking hazard. Owners were advised to contact their preferred Mitsubishi Motors dealer to check if the required warnings were present. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005634.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi LA Mirage hatch
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2012-13 Mitsubishi Mirage: delayed airbag inflation and side/curtain airbag may not deploy
In 2016, Mitsubishi UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles which:
- Were manufactured from 26 November 2012 to 15 November 2013; and,
- Had VINs in the range MMCXNA05ADH000214 to MMCXTA03ADH025735.
For these Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles, the SRS warning lamp in the combination meter may illuminate because of a communication error between the impact sensor and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If a collision occurred when the SRS light was illumination, inflation of the airbag could be delayed and the side/curtain airbag may not inflate. For affected Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles, the impact sensors were to be replaced (NCA/2016/007).
