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2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Mirage G4.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is a passenger car paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and rated by the EPA at 35 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 37 mpg combined, figures that place it among the more fuel-efficient offerings in its segment. Owner feedback for this model year is notably sparse, with just six total complaints logged across the vehicle's tracked history (2017–2024) and zero recalls issued, the top complaint area being air bags. Within that broader timeline, complaint volume peaked at 28 in the Mirage G4's 2017 debut year before tapering off, reaching a low of two by 2021 — a trajectory that situates the 2019 firmly in the model's settling period, where early-teething issues had largely subsided and overall reliability appears well-established.

Model year202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy35/41/37 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter MZ690072. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A617
Fuel filter1770A454
Spark plug1822A152
Front wiper blades28890W020P alt MR339993
Serpentine belt1340A146
Thermostat1305A280
Cabin air filter7850A002

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length169.7 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Curb weight2150 lb
Track (front / rear)57.1 / 56.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined35 / 41 / 37 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20-22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23-27 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub179.0-219.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub111.0-147.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°-94°.11 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.1-19.1 in multiple steps. Step 2: 180-184°.17.1–19.1 in
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°-64°.26 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across this generation, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 experienced a pronounced downward trend in federal complaints and recalls from its 2017 launch through 2021, followed by a slight uptick in later years. The 2019 model year sits at the critical inflection point of this arc, marking a dramatic improvement over the early-generation years; complaints dropped from 28 in 2017 and 11 in 2018 down to just 6 in 2019. Furthermore, 2019 saw recalls drop to zero—down from three in 2017 and one in 2018—while Technical Service Bulletins fell from 67 in 2018 to 51 in 2019, indicating improved manufacturing stability. For the 2019 model specifically, the six recorded complaints primarily involve the airbags and electrical system, including two crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify a root cause for these issues. Given its position at the beginning of the generation's most stable, recall-free period and its significantly reduced complaint volume compared to predecessors, the 2019 Mirage G4 is a smart, low-risk year to purchase on the used market.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Air Bags2
Electrical System,Air Bags1
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Suspension,Power Train,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TECH TALK 2902026-02-12Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TECH TALK 2872025-07-24StructureTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-24-37-0032024-10-21SteeringService Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides steering lock bolt…
TIN21-37-001REV32024-01-29SteeringThis Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed…
DEALER LETTER2023-07-21EquipmentThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 Mirage G4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mirage G4 get?

EPA figures are 35 city / 41 highway / 37 combined mpg.