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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Mirage.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is a passenger car built on a subcompact platform and equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 39 mpg combined while requiring 3.2 quarts of 0W-20 oil for service. This model year recorded 28 owner complaints, with air bags representing the primary concern among three total recalls issued for the vehicle. Compared against complaint data spanning from 1990 to 2024, the 2017 Mirage falls between the model's lowest-complaint year in 2016 (just 1 complaint) and its peak in 1997 (88 complaints), positioning it as a middle-tier entry in the Mirage's reliability trajectory. For researchers assessing long-term ownership outcomes, this complaint level suggests moderate but not insignificant reliability considerations relative to the model's historical performance.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820171988

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy37/43/39 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 435 CCA battery, OE oil filter MZ690072. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 435 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A617
Fuel filter1770A454 alt 1770A395
Spark plug1822A152
BatteryA993FB5X02 alt AMG8FB1X01
Front wiper blades28890W020P alt MR339993
Serpentine belt1340A146
Thermostat1305A280
Cabin air filter7850A002

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length149.6 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight2072 lb
Track (front / rear)56.3 / 55.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined37 / 43 / 39 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mirage of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

12.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 12.80 sec — 2017 G4 SE Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017G4 SE Sedan 1.2L I-312.80 sec19.50 sec78 hpFWD
2015ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-311.70 sec18.80 sec74 hpFWD
2014ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-310.90 sec18.30 sec74 hpFWD
2014ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-312.00 sec18.80 sec74 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mitsubishi CVTi-J4 fluid
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantMitsubishi super long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.4-8.0
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23-27 FT/LBS.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts14.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0-28.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub166.0-202.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub111.0-147.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.040-0.03 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.55-0.70 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity2.30 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance435 cca

Service checks

RPM47 @ CURB IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque67-81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement0.606
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002
Maximum Drum Diameter8.070

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
290.0-94.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 6037 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply engine oil to the top and threaded portion of the bolts.

117.7-19.1 ft. lbs.17.7–19.1 ft. lbs
2180 degrees-184 degrees180 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
260.0-64.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the modern Mirage run (2014 onward), the 2017 model sits at a noticeable mid-cycle spike: 28 complaints and 3 recalls, up sharply from 2016’s 1 complaint and 1 recall and above 2018’s 10 complaints and 1 recall, while TSBs jumped from 43 in 2016 to 105 before falling to 70 in 2018. The broader arc shows elevated activity in 2014–2015, a quiet 2016, a 2017 rebound, then a steady decline through 20192022 with complaints and recalls tapering to near zero. Within 2017, the dominant complaint area is Air Bags with 12 of the 28 complaints, alongside 9 crash-related complaints and no fire complaints; the data does not specify a root cause for the air-bag concentration. That pattern places 2017 in the most troubled portion of the later generation, rather than in the calmer years that followed. Consequently, a 2017 Mirage is a riskier used-car bet than a 2018 or 2019 model; if you pursue one, confirm all recalls are completed and scrutinize air-bag and electrical service history, but a later year is the safer choice.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
105
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
28
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags12
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Power Train2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V675000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 19/09/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer…

17V686000Air BagsReported 30/10/2017

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 105 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TECH TALK 2902026-02-12Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TECH TALK 2872025-07-24StructureTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-24-37-0032024-10-21SteeringService Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt…
TIN21-37-001REV32024-01-29SteeringThis Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed…
DEALER LETTER2023-07-21EquipmentThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Mirage take?

3.2 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mirage get?

EPA figures are 37 city / 43 highway / 39 combined mpg.