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2019 Mitsubishi Mirage

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact passenger car pairing a continuously variable automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 36/43/39 mpg city/highway/combined, a frugal formula that has long defined the nameplate. Owner-reported data for the model year is sparse — just five complaints, with air bags as the most-cited area and no recalls on file — and that light footprint reflects a broader calm in the Mirage's modern era. Set against the model's 1990-2024 complaint history, the five 2019 entries are a fraction of the 88 complaints logged in the line's 1997 peak and sit modestly above the single-complaint low recorded in 2016, framing this model year as part of the most trouble-light stretch the nameplate has produced.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820171988

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy36/43/39 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 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 / combined36 / 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.

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
Cylinder Head StepsIn multiple steps: 17.7-19.1 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.

The 2019 Mirage recorded only five federal complaints, zero recalls, and 51 technical service bulletins (TSBs), representing the lowest complaint count across the entire dataset and a sharp drop from the 28 complaints and three recalls seen in 2017. Earlier generations (1990‑1999) fluctuated widely, with complaints often exceeding 70 and recalls ranging from one to five per year, while the modern era (2014‑2022) shows a steady decline in both complaints and recalls, reaching a trough in 2020‑2022 with a single complaint and no recalls. The trend indicates that the 2019 model sits at the bottom of this downward arc, suggesting improved reliability and fewer systemic issues compared with both older and adjacent model years. With only two crash‑related complaints, no fire complaints, and no recalls, the data implies that 2019 is a comparatively safe year to purchase a used Mirage.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
2 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 5 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Air Bags2
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 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 get?

EPA figures are 36 city / 43 highway / 39 combined mpg.