Mitsubishi Mirage owners have reported 9 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
I am an original owner of a 1998 Mirage. This winter my front passenger side door became hard to open and close (stiff). Eventually, my open door light became permanently activated. After that, the door would not close appropriately. Read details...
While traveling at 30 mph the hood opend and smashed into the windshield. Upon investigation, the owner found the frame that the hood latch is bolted to had cracked at the right bolt and was hanging down. A secondary latch assembly that should have prevented the failure failed itself. Read details...
I was on my way to work on the June 5 around 6:25 in the morning driving about 65 mhp when all of the sudden the hood of my car (Mitsubishi Mirage 98') flew up into the windshield completly smashing it and blocking my view. Read details...