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2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Mirage.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage carries an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and EPA ratings of 36/43/39 mpg. Set against a complaint history tracked from 1990 through 2024—peaking at 88 complaints in 1997 and bottoming at one in 2016—the 2021 model itself generated exactly one owner complaint, logged in the air-bags category, and has drawn zero recalls. That record places this model year at the low-complaint extreme of the nameplate’s documented reliability span, matching the quietest years on record.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820171988

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy36/43/39 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tail / brake / turnBACKUPOEM · 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
Spark plug1822A152
Front wiper blades28890W020P alt MR339993
Serpentine belt11720W020P
Thermostat1305A280
Cabin air filter7850A002

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length151.6 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)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined36 / 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.

10.9–12.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.90 sec — 2014 ES 5-door Hatchback
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.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-94°11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-64°26 ft. lbs

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.

Analyzing the federal record from 2014 through 2024, there is a distinct downward trend in reported issues, with complaints falling from 44 in 2014 to consistently low single digits from 2019 onward. The 2021 model year sits firmly within this stable period, recording only one complaint categorized under Air Bags and zero recalls or investigations, matching the low-risk profile of the preceding 2020 and subsequent 2022 model years. While 30 Technical Service Bulletins exist for this year, this volume is less than a quarter of the 132 TSBs issued during the 2014 model year, indicating a reduction in documented service needs over time. This placement near the bottom of the complaint arc implies that the frequency of federal-reported anomalies has significantly diminished compared to the early years of this production run. Given the absence of recalls and minimal complaints relative to earlier models, the 2021 Mirage represents a statistically more reliable option within the provided data set.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
30
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 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 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 30 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…
TECH TALK 2812024-08-07Fuel/Propulsion SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-24-66-0022024-07-15Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers of a step that must be completed…

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

Does the 2021 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mirage get?

EPA figures are 36 city / 43 highway / 39 combined mpg.