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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Mirage.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage presents as a passenger car equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and an engine requiring 3.2 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering an EPA-rated 37/43/39 mpg across city, highway, and combined cycles. Owner-reported data shows ten total complaints for this model year with air bags emerging as the leading concern area, alongside a single recall campaign. In the broader model history spanning 1990 through 2024, the 2018 iteration sits well below the 1997 peak of 88 complaints but above the 2016 nadir of just one, suggesting a modest uptick in reported issues relative to its immediate predecessor while remaining far from the nameplate's most troubled years.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820171988

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy37/43/39 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 · 435 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 · 435 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · 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 alt 1770A395
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 length149.6 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 / combined37 / 43 / 39 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mirage of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.9–12.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.90 sec — 2014 ES 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017G4 SE Sedan 1.2L I-312.80 sec19.50 sec78 hpFWD
2015ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-311.70 sec18.80 sec74 hpFWD
2014ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-310.90 sec18.30 sec74 hpFWD
2014ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-312.00 sec18.80 sec74 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMitsubishi Diamond Queen CVTF-J4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Mitsubishi Super long life coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20-22 ft-lbs
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
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug Gap.040
Spark Plug Torque15 - 21 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.50-0.70 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type56
Oil Capacity2.400-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance435 cca

Service checks

RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression138

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque67-81
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement.606
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 8.070

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
290.0-94.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
260.0-64.0

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.

From 2014 to 2024, the Mitsubishi Mirage shows a consistent downward trend in federal complaints, recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). The 2018 model year represents a notable improvement over 2017, reducing complaints from 28 to 10 and recalls from 3 to 1. While 2018 is more stable than earlier years, it precedes the near-total disappearance of recalls and minimal complaint levels seen from 2019 through 2024. For 2018, the 10 reported complaints are spread across air bags, wheels, steering, and vehicle speed control/engine, though the data does not specify the root causes. With only one recall and zero investigations, 2018 sits in a favorable position within the generation's overall reliability arc. This is a good year to buy for those seeking a more stable version of the vehicle than the 2014-2017 models.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
70
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags2
Wheels1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Steering1
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering,Suspension,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V686000Air BagsReported 30/10/2017

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 70 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

How much oil does the 2018 Mirage take?

3.2 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mirage get?

EPA figures are 37 city / 43 highway / 39 combined mpg.