The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a compact car that came with a 1.2L 3-cyl engine. Even at 8 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Compact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2L 3-cyl |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 33–37 city / 40–43 highway / 35–39 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,700–$1,900 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 225–249 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 8–9 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 8–9 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 2,079 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2,910–3,020 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 4 configurations: Mirage, Mirage G4 |
| Age | 8 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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 vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags…
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 4 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hb, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 16.4% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 70 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt changes for the steering column shaft disassembly and assembly sections of the applic
This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2018 Mirages that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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