# \#mirage **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mirage/1909.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Overall recap of 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-recap-of-2015-mitsubishi-mirage-de/200413)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-recap-of-2015-mitsubishi-mirage-de/200413 "2025-05-31T14:52:11Z")
As mentioned, insurance carted this car off due to damage sustained in a hailstorm and edge of a tornado. I figured I would mention how I liked the car overall and why I was considering selling it before it was totaled.… --- ## [Bad brake light bulb causing computer to go nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-brake-light-bulb-causing-computer-to-go-nuts/187097)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-brake-light-bulb-causing-computer-to-go-nuts/187097 "2022-10-26T22:22:27Z")
I was pulling into a parking lot a few days ago and my dash board just lit up. The ABS, brake, and traction control lights came on. I pulled in and parked. The brakes seemed fine but I figured there was at least a pro… --- ## [Car running much better with new battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-much-better-with-new-battery/183914)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-much-better-with-new-battery/183914 "2022-05-02T10:54:03Z")
I knew my battery was getting old so planned to replace it this fall if it was still working since it was 7 years old and I could feel it getting sluggish on the starts. I left my lights on for like 5 minutes the other … --- ## [2017 Mitsubishi Mirage squeaky drive belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-squeaky-drive-belt/157825)
**Author:** [@KenHayward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenHayward)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-squeaky-drive-belt/157825 "2020-02-04T01:27:27Z")
Hello …. I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage with a 1.2 liter 3 cyl. engine. It has 37,000 miles on it. My problem with it is a squeaky drive belt. I have had it replaced , and had the pulleys checked, everything seems fine… --- ## [Why are new tires overinflated? (2014 Mitsubishi Mirage)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-new-tires-overinflated-2014-mitsubishi-mirage/132318)
**Author:** [@Kenneth42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-new-tires-overinflated-2014-mitsubishi-mirage/132318 "2019-01-09T20:26:39Z")
Why do they overinflate new tires? Door says 35 lbs tires say 40 lbs I just checked them --- ## [Disappointed in 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-2015-mitsubishi-mirage/127835)
**Author:** [@JoshuaTownsend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaTownsend)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-2015-mitsubishi-mirage/127835 "2018-11-01T08:55:26Z")
Why is my car so slow, noisy, tight and uncomfortable. I bought it thinking I had bought the world’s fastest hot hatch. I heard it can go 217 miles an hour with its 1.2 liter 3 cylinder. “The less cylinders the better!” … --- ## [1996 Mitsubishi Mirage stalls in certain gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-mirage-stalls-in-certain-gears/124824)
**Author:** [@PaulZulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulZulu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-mirage-stalls-in-certain-gears/124824 "2018-09-14T19:55:51Z")
My Mitsubishi Mirage stalls when put in D or R but does not when in P or N what’s the problem --- ## [2000 Mitsubishi Mirage front down pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-mirage-front-down-pipe/120085)
**Author:** [@Art39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Art39)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-mirage-front-down-pipe/120085 "2018-07-02T01:42:54Z")
need a front down pipe --- ## [Can someone please help me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/117487)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Gruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Gruce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/117487 "2018-05-22T00:50:56Z")
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ( 3 cylinder car) it has 93,000 miles on it I bought it with zero. Lately I noticed usually on longer trips on the highway if I reach speeds of about 65 -70 mph (3000rpm) my car slowly sta… --- ## [Exhaust Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problems/113819)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problems/113819 "2018-03-19T12:44:36Z")
My car has a strong vibration during acceleration and every time I go around a right curve going over 45mph it vibrates and it feels like there’s something hitting against my feet. It’s really odd and hard to describe. B… --- ## [Broken axle or is there more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-axle-or-is-there-more/113199)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-axle-or-is-there-more/113199 "2018-03-06T14:27:36Z")
So yesterday im driving down the road, had just made a right turn going maybe 7 mph when the left front tire fell off of my car! I can tell looking underneath it that the axle is just hanging there, i can see it. My ques… --- ## [Mitsubishi Mirage - Overall impression after 1+ years of ownership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage-overall-impression-after-1-years-of-ownership/109266)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage-overall-impression-after-1-years-of-ownership/109266 "2017-11-10T19:14:43Z")
I know that the cheap Mitsubishi Mirage had quite the discussion here a little over a year ago when myself and at least one other member decided to buy one. At the time it was the cheapest car on the market with all the… --- ## [Mitsubishi Mirage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage/98993)
**Author:** [@sandymarie28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandymarie28)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage/98993 "2017-01-27T02:38:24Z")
My friend has a 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage that he bought. It is a 1.5 automatic. It will crank and run with ether put to the intake. We replaced the fuel pump and fuel pump relay. It is getting gas to the injectors. What el… --- ## [Sudden Code P0068 and stalling, then all seems well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-code-p0068-and-stalling-then-all-seems-well/96352)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-code-p0068-and-stalling-then-all-seems-well/96352 "2016-11-11T05:13:24Z")
My 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage had a strange little incident the other day. I have posted this on the forum for these cars and as far as the people on that site know, I am the first to experience this exact issue. I also ca… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Mirage repair manual - driving without belt that connects to compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-mirage-repair-manual-driving-without-belt-that-connects-to-compressor/90519)
**Author:** [@cubiclemax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cubiclemax)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-mirage-repair-manual-driving-without-belt-that-connects-to-compressor/90519 "2015-11-04T15:47:45Z")
Unable to find a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. Is this vehicle the "same as" another make / model? While I want the repair manual (not a factory service manual), my immediate need is t… --- ## [1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Automatic Transmission cranky transition in low gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-mirage-automatic-transmission-cranky-transition-in-low-gears/90433)
**Author:** [@Kristine8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristine8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-mirage-automatic-transmission-cranky-transition-in-low-gears/90433 "2015-06-29T04:43:40Z")
Hello, I just bought a used automatic MM with 137k miles. Engine and interior super clean. I did test drive and it seemed to pull back a bit and rev harder when I was starting out from a stop or in intermittent traf… --- ## [95 Mitsu Mirage S Won't run or drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mitsu-mirage-s-wont-run-or-drive/85378)
**Author:** [@Jfox15101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jfox15101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mitsu-mirage-s-wont-run-or-drive/85378 "2014-06-14T09:50:55Z")
I have a 95 Mitsubi-shit Mirage S and I need help diagnosing an issue that is preventing me from driving the car. Initial problem; I was coming off the freeway and stopped for traffic at an exit, after I started to ac… --- ## [1990 mitsu rough idle only in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mitsu-rough-idle-only-in-gear/75536)
**Author:** [@mike87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike87)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mitsu-rough-idle-only-in-gear/75536 "2014-01-15T18:20:47Z")
i can not resolve a rough idle in gear when engine is warm problem. I've replaced plugs, wires, mounts, isc, o2 sensor, ecu, have no codes. any ideas? --- ## [91 Mitsubishi Mirage won't start after being warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-mitsubishi-mirage-wont-start-after-being-warmed-up/75999)
**Author:** [@rockinrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rockinrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-mitsubishi-mirage-wont-start-after-being-warmed-up/75999 "2012-12-08T06:53:16Z")
This car has the 1.5 liter 12 valve motor and a five speed transmission. Ran pretty good until a few days ago when it died. the next day it started up and ran ok for about a half a block and then I had to pump the gas t… --- ## [Grinding sound when transmission shifts under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-when-transmission-shifts-under-load/74262)
**Author:** [@njm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-when-transmission-shifts-under-load/74262 "2012-08-24T17:04:15Z")
I'm writing to ask a question about my 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage. It has 98,000 miles on it. I had my transmission fluid changed at my regular shop about six months (2,000 miles) ago. For the past six to eight weeks, I… --- ## [My Mirage sp-sp-sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mirage-sp-sp-sputters/71598)
**Author:** [@Coach\_K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coach_K)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mirage-sp-sp-sputters/71598 "2012-03-25T08:38:42Z")
My 95 Mitsubishi Mirage sputters, but only while trying to accelerate. I changed the distributor over a month ago and it ran fine for about 4 weeks. Last week it started sputtering whenever any load is put on the motor… --- ## [1998 Mitsubishi Mirage - Blinker won't turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-mirage-blinker-wont-turn-off/70557)
**Author:** [@TeamAA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeamAA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-mirage-blinker-wont-turn-off/70557 "2012-01-22T04:16:58Z")
I was on my way to work, and turned right. Prior to turning, I had my blinker on accordingly, and after turning, the blinker was still on. I switched on my left blinker, nothing changed. I pulled over, tried both blin… --- ## [What to do about my \[vaguely expletive\] stupid mitsubishi mirage. it cranks over but will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-about-my-vaguely-expletive-stupid-mitsubishi-mirage-it-cranks-over-but-will-not-start/69656)
**Author:** [@jdaniel89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdaniel89)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-about-my-vaguely-expletive-stupid-mitsubishi-mirage-it-cranks-over-but-will-not-start/69656 "2011-11-26T20:50:30Z")
Details. I was driving my car yesterday. It stop as i gave it fuel to go around a corner. Its a 95 mitsubishi mirage s manufacture october 94 in japan. Its a manual I turned the key. nothin but crankin and floodin. My f… --- ## [Front wheels have popping sound Mitsubishi Mirage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-have-popping-sound-mitsubishi-mirage/68921)
**Author:** [@u4lifexpp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/u4lifexpp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-have-popping-sound-mitsubishi-mirage/68921 "2011-11-10T04:06:45Z")
I'm sure this popping sound coming from both sides of the front wheels is a serious problem because it happened to my dad's car before. The only thing is that i want to fix it before it gets serious and pops off one day … --- ## [AC Compressor & Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-power-steering/67918)
**Author:** [@graffosu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graffosu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-power-steering/67918 "2011-09-14T19:00:00Z")
I took my 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage into the shop today because of some issues: 1) It was making a lot of racket, squealing, grinding, etc. Not Good. 2) On one occasion, After initial start up, Power steering went out of … --- ## [No longer a 5-speed transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-longer-a-5-speed-transmission/60146)
**Author:** [@mdemeran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdemeran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-longer-a-5-speed-transmission/60146 "2011-01-19T05:09:16Z")
My 2000 Mirage (with 145,000 miles) no longer stays in 2nd gear. Due to the age of the car I do not want to replace the transmission but I would like to get a few more months out of the car. For now I am just shifting … --- ## [Oil Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-loss/59195)
**Author:** [@quibix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quibix)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-loss/59195 "2010-12-29T23:57:58Z")
I have a 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage S, with a buck ninety on the clock. It leaks oil out the front, and occasionally belches a cloud of smoke when I've been idling a while. Would switching from 10W30 to 20W50 help? I've a… --- ## [Electrical shortage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-shortage/58433)
**Author:** [@98mitsu510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98mitsu510)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-shortage/58433 "2010-12-08T16:42:40Z")
What causes negative battery terminal to get hot and drain battery when trying to start? Ive checked battery, alternator, starter, and cleaned posts. --- ## [Shaky when slowing down on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-when-slowing-down-on-highway/58372)
**Author:** [@geeksdreamgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geeksdreamgirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-when-slowing-down-on-highway/58372 "2010-12-06T20:42:39Z")
I have an '02 Mitsubishi Mirage that's just rolled over 100k miles. It's been a great car (knock on wood). Lately, I've been noticing that when I'm traveling at highway speeds (50+) and tap the brake to slow down, t… --- ## ["Can't Replace / Fix Shifter Cable - Have to Replace \[Auto\] Transmission"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-replace-fix-shifter-cable-have-to-replace-auto-transmission/58336)
**Author:** [@slowHorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowHorse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-replace-fix-shifter-cable-have-to-replace-auto-transmission/58336 "2010-12-06T18:31:02Z")
Hello! I just received the following voicemail from a mechanic: "The cable for the transmission is not engaging into drive and the other gears... ...in most other transmissions, you can re\[place\] / fix the… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mirage/1909.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mirage)