MitsubishiMirage20151.2L/mitsubishi/mirage/2015/1-2l/

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Mirage 1.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 1.2LTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is a passenger car built around a 1.2L engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, delivering an EPA-rated 39 mpg combined (36 city/42 highway). Maintaining that modest powerplant requires a mere 3.2 quarts of 0W-20 oil, reflecting the platform's efficiency-first engineering. While this specific year has generated 39 owner complaints primarily focused on air bags alongside two recalls, it sits on the relatively favorable end of the model's 1990-2024 reliability timeline, falling well below the 1997 peak of 88 complaints but not quite achieving the 2016 low of just a single complaint.

Model year20152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 size165/65R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim4.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A617
Spark plug1822A086
Front wiper bladesMR339993 alt 8250A536
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 height59.4 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight1973 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.

11.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.70 sec — 2015 ES 5-door Hatchback
74 hpHorsepower (as tested)
74 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015ES 5-door Hatchback 1.2L I-311.70 sec18.80 sec74 hpFWD
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
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 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 26.0-32.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDiamond Queen CVTF-J4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Mitsubishi long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity4.2
Engine CoolantUse Mitsubishi long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity4.9
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97 Inch lbs ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts37-60 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0-32.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub179.0-219 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsAfter tightening, stake nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub111.0-147.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug Gap.040 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque15-21 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance3 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.55-0.64 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity2.30 oz

Service checks

RPM38 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi @ 250 RPM = 205 / max variation 14 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque73-81
ABS Sensor Torque6
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque73-81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement.610
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9411 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 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage sits in the early phase of the current generation, which launched in 2014. Compared to the 2014 model year—which logged 44 complaints and 3 recalls—the 2015 shows a slight improvement with 39 complaints and 2 recalls, but its 125 TSBs remain high, indicating that the automaker was still issuing many service bulletins to address known issues. The complaint arc then drops sharply in 2016 (just 1 complaint, 1 recall, 43 TSBs), suggesting that the 2015 model year is part of a steep downward trend in reported problems as the generation matured. The top complaint areas for 2015 are air bags and service brakes (7 each), with 9 crash complaints and no fires, but the data does not specify root causes for these issues. Given that later years (2016 onward) show far fewer complaints and recalls, the 2015 Mirage is a riskier buy than a 2016 or newer, though it is marginally better than the 2014 launch year. If you do consider a 2015, verify that all air bag and brake recalls have been performed and that TSB-related fixes have been applied.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
125
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
39
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 39 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags7
Service Brakes7
Structure,Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Unknown Or Other2
Engine1
Visibility/Wiper1
Suspension,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

15V815000Electrical System:WiringReported 04/12/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 125 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 2015 Mirage 1.2L take?

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

Does the 2015 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.