Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 45 mph vehicle hit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. No injuries. Damage to vehicle $ 4500. 00.
While at a red light another car rear ended consumer's vehicle. Consumer then hit the car in front, totalling vehicle. Neither airbag deployed.
Had a side impact near the gas tank. While driver was coming out of the vehicle airbags deployed unexpectedly, causing injuries to the driver. Please provide further information.
Consumer was slowing down to make a left turn when she was hit on the driver's side at approx 40-45mph. The air bags did deploy, but the driver side exploded.
While driving vehicle about 60 mph, consumer drove off the road on the gravel area and drove over a little dish, temporarily losing control of vehicle. Air bags deployed without a reason.
Vehicle hit a drain in the yard at 5 mph and both frontal airbags deployed. Dealer can't find reason for problem. Driver sustained injuries. Mechanic wrote there was no damage to the front or rear of the vehicle to make the air bags deploy.