NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Mitsubishi Mirage sedan slots into the subcompact segment as one of the most accessible entry-level cars on the American market, aimed squarely at budget-conscious urban commuters and first-time buyers. It trades outright performance for affordability and ease of ownership, and in sedan form it offers a conventional, practical footprint. Safety-minded shoppers on a tight budget deserve a clear-eyed look at what the numbers actually say.
The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
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Reviewers generally regard the Mitsubishi Mirage as a bare-bones commuter that prioritizes low cost of entry above all else. Most acknowledge it delivers on that promise while noting it trails more polished competitors in refinement, power, and feature content. Safety is rarely cited as a standout concern, though reviewers consistently position it as a vehicle where compromises are baked into the value proposition.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17133
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.