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2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Mirage G4.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is built around a variable-gear-ratio automatic transmission and carries EPA fuel-economy ratings of 35 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 37 mpg combined. For this model year, reliability data is comparatively clean, with only three owner complaints logged across steering, electrical, and brake systems and zero recalls on record. Within the 2017–2024 complaint history, that total places the 2022 G4 near the most reliable end of the run—just above the 2021 low of two complaints and well below the 2017 peak of 28—making it a comparatively quiet year in the model's reliability arc.

Model year202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65.0-80.0 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 a BCI 35 · 355 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 355 CCAOEM · verified
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 filter17275W000P
Spark plug1822A152
Front wiper blades28890W030P alt 28890W020P
Serpentine belt11720W020P
Thermostat1305A280
Cabin air filter7850A002

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length151.6 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight2072 lb
Track (front / rear)56.3 / 55.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

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 65.0-80.0 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

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65.0-80.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance355 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9411 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-6426 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.

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 shows a complaint count of three, which is higher than the 2021 low of two but lower than the 2020 figure of four and far below the 2017 peak of twenty‑eight. Recalls dropped to zero after 2018 and remained absent through 2022, indicating no manufacturer‑issued safety actions that year. The overall trend across the generation is a steep decline in complaints from 2017 to 2021, followed by a modest increase in 2022 and a continued rise in 2023 and 2024. Technical service bulletins also fell steadily, from 105 in 2017 to 24 in 2022, suggesting fewer dealer‑noted issues over time. Given the low complaint volume, lack of recalls, and the vehicle’s position near the bottom of the complaint curve, the 2022 Mirage G4 represents a comparatively reliable used‑car option.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Steering,Suspension,Power Train1

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 24 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…
TIN-24-66-0022024-07-15Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers of a step that must be completed…
TECH TALK 2792024-03-29Engine And Engine CoolingTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…

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 2022 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.