2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Safety Report

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 presents a mixed safety picture, primarily due to a critical recall concerning its airbag system and a lack of comprehensive crash test ratings from NHTSA. While the vehicle has a relatively low total of 11 complaints, 3 of these involved crashes and 3 resulted in injuries, with a significant concern being airbag non-deployment in two separate incidents. This directly correlates with the single recall issued for certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles regarding a faulty SRS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that could prevent airbags from deploying, increasing injury risk in a crash. The absence of overall, frontal, side, and rollover safety ratings from NHTSA makes it challenging to fully assess its crashworthiness beyond these specific incidents. Common complaint patterns, despite the low overall volume, highlight issues with 'AIR BAGS' and 'SEAT BELTS' (2 complaints), 'STRUCTURE' (2 complaints), and 'ELECTRICAL SYSTEM' (multiple mentions across various complaints). Specific complaints detail seat belts getting stuck, significant swaying at highway speeds, and drivers' window bracket failures. Critically, two separate crash complaints explicitly state airbag non-deployment, reinforcing the severity of the recall issue. Other reported problems include braking issues where the vehicle did not stop, requiring emergency brake use, and various electrical system glitches affecting the radio, engine performance (e.g., slowing down with AC on), and general vehicle operation. The recall for the SRS ECU is a major concern, directly impacting occupant protection in a collision. Owners should ensure this recall has been addressed. The recurring mentions of electrical issues and structural problems, even with a small sample size, suggest potential quality control concerns. Given the lack of official crash test ratings and the critical airbag recall, potential buyers should exercise caution and prioritize verifying recall completion.

Our recommendation: Given the critical airbag recall and lack of comprehensive crash test data, prioritize verifying that the airbag recall has been completed before considering purchase; be aware of potential electrical and structural issues.