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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.8L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Mirage 1.8L.

Engine 1.8LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.8L is defined by its 1.8-liter engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, with routine oil service calling for 4.0 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil. EPA fuel economy is rated at 22/30/25 mpg city/highway/combined. Within the Mirage's 1990-2024 complaint history, the 2001 model sits near the middle: its 34 owner complaints and four recalls fall well below the 1997 peak of 88 yet remain far above the 2016 low of one, with vehicle speed control standing out as the most common owner-reported concern.

Model year2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/30/25 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 / turnOFFOEM · verified

Tire sizeP175-60R14OEM · verified

Wheel / rim5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690072
Engine air filter	MR552951
Fuel filter	MR204132
Spark plug	MS851357 alt MS851728
Front wiper blades	MZ690946 alt 8250A174
Serpentine belt	MD373622 alt MD378243
Thermostat	MD337408

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 30 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	91 cu ft
Cargo volume	11 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2001 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.7–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 1994 LS Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	DE Sedan 1.8L I-4	9.40 sec	17.00 sec	111 hp	FWD
1997	LS Coupe 1.8L I-4	8.90 sec	16.90 sec	113 hp	FWD
1994	LS Coupe 1.8L I-4	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	113 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Genuine Mitsubishi PS fluid
Power Steering Fluid	Use Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	134 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 bolts: 13 m10 bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	130-203 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	130 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.5-0.7 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	15,000-22,000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Type	BKR5E-11
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.23-1.31 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	56
Oil Capacity	4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	435 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	177-183 °F
Engine Compression	199-151 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	137 Minimum psi
Engine Compression	151 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	11.4 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	Idle rpm

Brakes

Wheel Application	13 inch WHEELS / 14 inch WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket	Upper: 36
Torque to Knuckle	65-80 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Wheel Application	13 inch WHEELS / 14 inch WHEELS
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.709 in / 0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
2	loosen all bolts
3	14.7 ft. lbs.	14.7 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90

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 every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)

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 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage recorded 34 complaints, 4 recalls, 0 investigations, and 37 technical service bulletins. Compared with the preceding years, complaints dropped sharply from the 1990s peaks (e.g., 88 in 1997 and 84 in 1993) and were similar to the 2000 figure of 36 complaints, while recalls remained steady at 4, matching both 2000 and 2002. Investigations were absent in 2001, continuing a trend that began after 1996 and persisted through 2002. TSBs for 2001 (37) were lower than the high‑point years of 1997‑2000 but slightly above the 2002 level of 35. This places the 2001 model in a period of moderate complaint and recall activity, indicating better reliability than many earlier 1990s models though not as low‑complaint as the 2002 model. Consequently, the 2001 Mirage is a reasonable used‑car choice, with fewer complaints than most of its predecessors, though the 2002 year offers an even lower complaint count.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

12 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00’01’02 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control5

Structure4

Air Bags,Seat Belts,Seats4

Electrical System3

Air Bags3

Seat Belts2

Unknown Or Other2

Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

01V340001Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 05/11/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BOLT IS TIGHTENED. FOR THOSE BOLTS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT AND PULLEY WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR ANY…

04V428000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 01/09/2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE… Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
DEALER LETTER	2023-07-21	Equipment	This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…
TSB-23-00-004	2023-04-24	Structure	This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for…
TSB-23-00-001	2023-04-24	Equipment	This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the…
DEALER LETTER	2023-04-21	Equipment	This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…
TSB-22-54-003	2022-04-07	Exterior Lighting	This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 4.0 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MR552951 Fuel filter MR204132 Spark plug MS851357

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Mirage 1.8L take?

4.0 qt of ABOVE 0 degreesF 10W-30 SL API, BELOW 100 degreesF 5W-30 SL API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.8L get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.