Mirage - Issues/Problems?

[StockEngine]

Experienced All of those

to add:

Weak Steering (Replaced Steering Column)
Weak Starter Assembly/Gears - Grinding sound (Replaced Starter Twice)
Engine Air Filter Assembly looks very cheap and vibrates/makes noise
I got Engine misfire codes couple of times - replaced spark plugs * 60Tk (100k recommended)
Has weird hard starting issues random times (this is confirmed by several owners also) where you have to press the gas pedal to start.
Replaced AC Components (Condenser and Blower Motor)
Mine has a handbrake cable stretch on one side which made it's operation harder as it already presses to the handbrake assembly
Rattling plastics every where
ABS issues even after ABS Sensor recall (random times ABS Activates unecessarily)

ubergrab units?

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[GTcervan]

Experienced All of those

to add:

Weak Steering (Replaced Steering Column)
Weak Starter Assembly/Gears - Grinding sound (Replaced Starter Twice)
Engine Air Filter Assembly looks very cheap and vibrates/makes noise
I got Engine misfire codes couple of times - replaced spark plugs * 60Tk (100k recommended)
Has weird hard starting issues random times (this is confirmed by several owners also) where you have to press the gas pedal to start.
Replaced AC Components (Condenser and Blower Motor)
Mine has a handbrake cable stretch on one side which made it's operation harder as it already presses to the handbrake assembly
Rattling plastics every where
ABS issues even after ABS Sensor recall (random times ABS Activates unecessarily)

Wow.

So maybe this is one of the reasons why the mirage is not the best seller in it's class anymore, aside from competition.

And the 2017 above models are already built locally at MMPC's plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

[oj88]

I can't help but see the 80's version of the car whenever I hear the word Colt or Mirage. A few years before I learned how to drive, our family had one for a few months. It's probably the only car in its class that had an overdrive "dual-stick" manual transmission, effectively giving it a total of 8-gears.

The 'old' Mirage grew up to become the Lancer. The 'new' Mirage... well, I don't know what the future brings.

[dr. d]

Experienced All of those

to add:

Weak Steering (Replaced Steering Column)
Weak Starter Assembly/Gears - Grinding sound (Replaced Starter Twice)
Engine Air Filter Assembly looks very cheap and vibrates/makes noise
I got Engine misfire codes couple of times - replaced spark plugs * 60Tk (100k recommended)
Has weird hard starting issues random times (this is confirmed by several owners also) where you have to press the gas pedal to start.
Replaced AC Components (Condenser and Blower Motor)
Mine has a handbrake cable stretch on one side which made it's operation harder as it already presses to the handbrake assembly
Rattling plastics every where
ABS issues even after ABS Sensor recall (random times ABS Activates unecessarily)

wigo na lang nga ulit!

[ratchet23]

ubergrab units?

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Nope. Personal. but one of the first batches (2012)

[a9828]

how many times did you change the mt fluid in 4years?

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i honestly don't know. we just made sure the car was sent to the casa regularly every 6mos. hassle free ownership naman until this instance.

we'll be replacing the clutch disc along with some other items. i think starter kasama na rin. to mitsubishi's credit, sila na yung nagsabi na papalitan yung mga napansin nilang masisira na pero i really didn't expect the clutch disc to deteriorate this quick.

[kisshmet]

My mirage impact sensor was replaced twice

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[chronicle]

My mirage impact sensor was replaced twice

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Why was it replaced? Faulty?

[dr. d]

Nope. Personal. but one of the first batches (2012)

am i glad, i did not buy! if i did, it would have been one of the first ones. probably as problematic as yours.
i wonder, is the coast clear? are the current ones already bug-free?

[redark]

am i glad, i did not buy! if i did, it would have been one of the first ones. probably as problematic as yours.
i wonder, is the coast clear? are the current ones already bug-free?

Planing to buy one currently, ibig sabihin ba stay away na ako sa mirage G4?, planning to buy the GLX CVT variant.

[StockEngine]

Planing to buy one currently, ibig sabihin ba stay away na ako sa mirage G4?, planning to buy the GLX CVT variant.

The issues listed are by uber/grab owners. imagine mo naman 18-24hours per day. bugbog... Even the Vios na gamit as uber/grab for sure madami din issues.

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[niky]

Vios taxis are notorious for cooling problems. Third gen not as bad, but I have experienced bad heat soak in AT-equipped units.

am i glad, i did not buy! if i did, it would have been one of the first ones. probably as problematic as yours.
i wonder, is the coast clear? are the current ones already bug-free?

First batch had the bad batch of flywheels that did not mesh properly with the starters.

Possible most of the other issues were also more common to early units.

AC is still weak on new units. Still rattles sometimes on start up.

[WallyWest]

- The G4 usually develops a huge gap between the hood and front bumper over time. Just look at G4s on the road. The old hatchback doesn't have that issue. Not sure if the latest hatchbacks will have the same problem now that it has a bumper design similar to the G4.
- For manual transmission, I usually read about snapping clutch cables.
- The engine seems quite picky with fuel. Mine needs at least 95 RON. Otherwise, I get a noisy engine with audible knocks.

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[kisshmet]

Why was it replaced? Faulty?

Yes it was faulty

Replaced at no cost due to warranty

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[dr. d]

The issues listed are by uber/grab owners. imagine mo naman 18-24hours per day. bugbog... Even the Vios na gamit as uber/grab for sure madami din issues.

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is it possible that, if we think of these "issues" vis a vis km traveled, then it might appear, that these are not really issues, but ordinary wear and tear?
my opinion.

[niky]

- The G4 usually develops a huge gap between the hood and front bumper over time. Just look at G4s on the road. The old hatchback doesn't have that issue. Not sure if the latest hatchbacks will have the same problem now that it has a bumper design similar to the G4.
- For manual transmission, I usually read about snapping clutch cables.
- The engine seems quite picky with fuel. Mine needs at least 95 RON. Otherwise, I get a noisy engine with audible knocks.

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Ours has a big gap already.

The only thing holding the bumper up is a thin aluminum reinforcement bracket around the radiator. The bracket pati keeps snagging on driveways and stuff... so it starts to move, over time.

Gotta figure out how to fix that.

[WallyWest]

Ours has a big gap already.

The only thing holding the bumper up is a thin aluminum reinforcement bracket around the radiator. The bracket pati keeps snagging on driveways and stuff... so it starts to move, over time.

Gotta figure out how to fix that.

Oh, I thought it was because the bumper is too nose heavy and made with something flimsy.

I've read that some owners "fix" it by loosening the bolts of the hood and pulling it forward enough to close the gap. Not sure if that'll cause another set of problems but that's one way to do it.

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[weisshorn]

I can't help but see the 80's version of the car whenever I hear the word Colt or Mirage. A few years before I learned how to drive, our family had one for a few months. It's probably the only car in its class that had an overdrive "dual-stick" manual transmission, effectively giving it a total of 8-gears.

The 'old' Mirage grew up to become the Lancer. The 'new' Mirage... well, I don't know what the future brings.

Meron na lancer sa panahon ng mirage. Mirage ang kalaban ng Toyota starlet. Lancer ang katapat ng ford escort & Toyota corolla.

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[ArtnelVM56]

The Mirage is officially 5 years in the Philippine market, G4 turned 4.

To those who own a Mirage, have you encountered problems/common issues with the car?

Hi, I just have question regarding defective LED screen ng 2017 Mirage Hatchback ko. Bigla kasing hindi na gumana.

Ano kaya pwedeng gawing remedyo na hindi na kailangan dalhin sa kasa.

[dr. d]

Hi, I just have question regarding defective LED screen ng 2017 Mirage Hatchback ko. Bigla kasing hindi na gumana.

Ano kaya pwedeng gawing remedyo na hindi na kailangan dalhin sa kasa.

if it's still under warranty, not bringing it to the casa is... foolhardy.
my opinion.