NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Safety Ratings
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage scores 77 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage scored a four-star sweep in all federal crash-test categories. This consistent performance, alongside a clean record of zero recalls, represents genuine strengths for the model year. Its NHTSA Safety Index, however, stands at 77/100, placing it in the Average band due to a near-absent crash-avoidance technology package.
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage received an overall four-out-of-five-star crash-test rating from NHTSA and carries a NHTSA Safety Index of 77 out of 100.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks 93 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 77 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 4 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 93 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door FWD is notable for a perfect recall record, showing zero recalls on file. This stands alongside consistent crash-test performance from NHTSA, where the vehicle earned four out of five stars in every category. Its rollover risk is rated at 16 percent, and it passed the dynamic tip test. This consistent performance contributes to a crash protection sub-score of 56 out of 70. However, the 2019 Mirage's crash avoidance technology is a significant weakness, scoring only 2 out of 10. The vehicle lacks both forward collision warning and lane departure warning. Only electronic stability control is standard. This limited technology suite significantly impacts its overall safety assessment. The vehicle's owner complaint volume is low, with five reports total. The Electrical System and Air Bags each account for two unverified allegations. No injury or fatality complaints are recorded among these five reports. The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door FWD ultimately achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 77/100, placing it in the Average band. Its strong structural performance and clean recall history are undermined by an outdated crash avoidance technology package.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door FWD achieved a uniform four-star rating across all evaluated categories by NHTSA. This includes its overall assessment, frontal crash protection, side impact safety, and rollover resistance. The vehicle exhibited a 16 percent rollover risk, without tipping during the dynamic maneuver test. All safety categories received a rating, with no particular area demonstrating a performance significantly weaker than the others.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13316
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check directly through NHTSA to confirm no new campaigns have been opened.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA has received five unverified owner complaints for the 2019 Mirage. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System and Air Bags, each cited in two reports, followed by unspecified issues, the Fuel/Propulsion System, Suspension, and Power Train. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
For a vehicle seven years removed from its model year, a VIN lookup remains a critical first step. Prospective buyers should confirm with a dealer that all recall remedies have been completed. While no open campaigns are currently active for this model, that status is subject to change as federal investigations proceed.
- Zero NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage, making this one of the cleaner defect records in the model's recent history.
- NHTSA awarded four stars in all four tested categories for the 2019 five-door FWD variant, with a rollover risk of 16 percent and a passed dynamic tip maneuver.
- The avoidance-technology sub-score of 2 out of 10 reflects the absence of forward collision warning and lane departure warning on this model year, which is a meaningful gap compared to competitors that were already offering these systems as standard equipment.
- Only five unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, with Electrical System and Air Bags each appearing in two of those reports, and no fatalities alleged.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage places
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Mitsubishi Mirage safety questions
Was the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 77 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 4 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13316), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mitsubishi Mirage 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 93 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.