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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Mirage 1.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 1.2LTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive passenger car powered by a 1.2L four-cylinder engine, paired with an automatic transmission that operates through variable gear ratios, and it achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 city, 42 highway, and 39 combined mpg. Among its standout specifications are a 3.2-quart oil capacity requiring 0W-20 API viscosity and a total of 44 owner complaints, with the top issue area being air bags and three associated recalls. In the model’s broader complaint history spanning 1990 to 2024, the 2014 model year sits between the highest complaint year (1997 with 88 complaints) and the lowest (2016 with 1 complaint), indicating a moderate reliability record that researchers should weigh against the specific air bag concerns.

Model year20152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy36/42/39 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS 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 NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A617
Spark plug1822A086
Front wiper blades8250A536 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 length148.8 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight2050 lb
Track (front / rear)56.3 / 55.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined36 / 42 / 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 published road-test results.

10.9–12.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.90 sec — 2014 ES 5-door Hatchback
74 hpHorsepower (as tested)
74 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2015ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-311.70 sec18.80 sec74 hpFWD
2017G4 SE Sedan 1.2L I-312.80 sec19.50 sec78 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.2 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 qt
Power Steering FluidGenuine Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97 Inch lbs ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20-22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23-27 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub179-219 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub111-147 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature186-192 °F
Engine Compression205 PSI. @ 250 RPM Maximum Variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle73-81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.67 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.67 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.61 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.086 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9411 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., step 2: 6037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-6426 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 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in the federal record with 44 complaints, 3 recalls, and 132 technical service bulletins—a volume that dwarfs the 12 complaints, 4 recalls, and 35 TSBs from 2002, the last prior model year listed. Compared with later years in this run, 2014 sits near the top of early-generation activity: 2015 shows similar figures, 2017 sees a secondary spike to 28 complaints and 105 TSBs, yet by 2019 the series settles to single-digit complaints and zero recalls that largely persist through 2024. The 2014 filings include 12 air-bag complaints, 6 brake complaints, 14 crash complaints, and 1 fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. With the highest TSB count of this generation and more complaints than any subsequent year, 2014 represents the most actively corrected launch phase. Consequently, buyers prioritizing lower federal-file volume would be better served by a later year such as 2019 or 2020 than by the 2014 model.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
132
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
44
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 44 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags12
Service Brakes6
Engine4
Suspension3
Electrical System2
Seats2
Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V686000Air BagsReported 30/10/2017

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…

15V594000Air BagsReported 23/09/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured… Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 132 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…
TSB-16-54-001REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module…
TIN21-37-001REV32024-01-29SteeringThis Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed…

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

How much oil does the 2014 Mirage 1.2L take?

3.2 qt of 0W-20 API SN, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.2L get?

EPA figures are 36 city / 42 highway / 39 combined mpg.