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2022 Mitsubishi Mirage

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Mirage.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios and an EPA rating of 36/43/39 mpg city/highway/combined, so its efficiency numbers are the standout specification for this model year. Owner-reported problems are minimal: only two complaints have been logged, with the electrical system listed as the top area and zero recalls on record. Set against the Mirage's 1990–2024 complaint history — a span that peaks at 88 complaints for the 1997 model and bottoms out at one for 2016 — the 2022 edition sits near the quiet end of that range, a placement that should matter to researchers weighing long-term ownership risk.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820171988

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65.0-80.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy36/43/39 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 355 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 · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnBACKUPOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A617
Fuel filter17275W000P
Spark plug1822A152
Front wiper blades28890W030P alt 28890W020P
Serpentine belt11720W020P
Thermostat1305A280
Cabin air filter7850A002

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length151.6 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight2072 lb
Track (front / rear)56.3 / 55.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined36 / 43 / 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 road tests for the Mirage of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.9–12.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.90 sec — 2014 ES 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017G4 SE Sedan 1.2L I-312.80 sec19.50 sec78 hpFWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 65.0-80.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97 Inch lbs ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65.0-80.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance355 cca

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 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage recorded 2 complaints and 0 recalls, accompanied by 24 technical service bulletins. This complaint count is only slightly higher than the 1 complaint each in 2020 and 2021, while recalls remained absent in those years as well. Across the 2014‑2024 period, complaints dropped sharply from a high of 44 in 2014 to consistently low single‑digit levels after 2016, and recalls have been zero since 2019. Consequently, the 2022 model falls within the generation’s low‑complaint, no‑recall phase. Based solely on these federal records, the 2022 Mirage offers a favorable safety‑related profile and is a reasonable year to consider for a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 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 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 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…
TECH TALK 2812024-08-07Fuel/Propulsion SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-24-66-0022024-07-15Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers of a step that must be completed…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mirage get?

EPA figures are 36 city / 43 highway / 39 combined mpg.