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1996 Mitsubishi Mirage
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 35 | 31 | 287 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage?
EPA figures for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage, most often about: Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.