2015 Mitsubishi Mirage With 100,000 Miles

Review of 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage at 100,000 miles.

[@henrigreene3781]

The people who review cars for a living hate these cars. But the people who own them have nothing bad to say about them. Tires and brakes are not so bad.

[@krijadtes]

Like politicians... Car review "experts" are prostitutes.

[@johncoffman2703]

I love my 2021 with 55k. I got tires from Amazon and I did my 1st brakes at 53K but still had pads left. Do the CVT at 15K

[@Cade55]

The reason they hate it is because they have money to spend on stupid fancy cars. To someone who can barely afford living this is gold.

[@symonlynch3366]

I have just over 83,000 miles on mine and I still love it. I drove it from Ft. Wroth Texas to San Francisco and back no problem. Would I buy another one........Yes!

[@andresestevez1149]

What kind of gas mileage do you get driving at 55 miles per hour in highway? Mines has 70k miles and gets 45.

[@symonlynch3366]

@@andresestevez1149 I did my best to go as close to 60 as much as posable. I got about 45 mpg.

[@andresestevez1149]

@@symonlynch3366 I feel like 50 miles per hour Is the sweet spot for our smaller engine car.

[@andresestevez1149]

Thanks for the info

[@symonlynch3366]

@@andresestevez1149 Gonna take another road trip soon. Will give 50-55 a shot and see how it goes. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@maverick9767]

I love my 2014 Mirage2 Brilliant little car, I’ve owned 40+ cars and this one is so economical. Hit 100k today and still on original light bulbs lol

[@frugalfun4817]

Had to replace the brake light bulbs at 125,000 miles.

[@williambeck6364]

113,000 miles on my 2018 SE CVT. A comfy highway cruiser for me.

[@frugalfun4817]

I'm up to 130,000 miles

[@legion1630]

have you changed the trans oil and if so at what mileage did you do so

[@williambeck6364]

Changed CVT fluid at 48k and 90k.

[@frugalfun4817]

@@williambeck6364 Once at 100k. I think I might do it again at 150k

[@williambeck6364]

Oh, I forgot to mention I have replaced BOTH license plate bulbs in 113,000+ miles. Separately.

[@chrisb25908]

This is so helpful. Thank you! To someone considering the purchase of one of these, what you've provided is worth way more than any number of reviews based on a day or week's experience.

[@everythingrabbits1451]

You're welcome. 114,000 miles now and still no issues.

[@JosshuaNieves]

I absolutely love my 2015 Mitsubishi as my first car, had it almost 2 years. I love it so much! Tired and brakes is understandable.

[@sfudge]

This was extremely helpful, thank you for such a down to earth, thorough review! I'm considering buying one of these and so many reviews focus entirely on the small engine and budget interior.

[@frugalfun4817]

Thanks. It is slow but so were cars in 1980's and 1970's. Approaching 110,000. Another new set of tires and I changed the cvt fluid (did it myself). It is due for spark plugs and another serpentine belt. Maybe struts in the not too distant future.

[@everythingrabbits1451]

Thanks. Glad to help.

[@kylemas2005]

@@frugalfun4817 I get the spark plugs every 100k miles but 2 serpentine belt replacements in 110k miles? That's seems a bit excessive? I changed my belt at 75k miles and did my front brake pads and had to change the back drums at 50k miles. I'm now at 80k miles and the brakes still feel good. Those drums are really hard to find aftermarket for 2014/2015 models and OEM is $300 a drum!!! Granted they do come with pressed in ball bearings though. I skipped getting more 165 65r14 tires and just slapped on some cheap Brillantis2 175 65 r14 for $37 a tire. My mpg went down some but nothing terrible. With a lead foot and the AC always on, I'm still averaging 38 mpg. I also changed my CVT7 fluid twice already at 30k mile intervals, using OEM fluid. I got it done at Aamco plus filter changes for about $250. I only change the filters out every 60k miles though. That's weird your going thru brakes like crazy. Have you just had to change the front pads and rotors or have you had to change the rear drums too?

[@stevensmith8648]

This car moves when needed.And since when has plastic become evil all of a sudden? I'm not getting it.So silly.

[@frugalfun4817]

@@kylemas2005 I changed the rear brake pads once; still have the original drums. The traffic in NJ is tough on the front brakes.

[@KF1]

Congratulations on your 100,000 miles. I like this kind of practical vehicle.

[@MoneyMan28]

Don’t have a kid because it costs like $100,000 dollars from 0 to 18 years

[@markvalentinguillermo4729]

I own one too, a 2013 model, all that you've said is correct. Highlight and Bold the word: "Reliable and meets the needs"

[@alrbredwall]

Thank you for doing this review. I am considering buying this.

[@frugalfun4817]

Your welcome.

[@BrucifyMe]

These things impress me so much. I currently drive a 2011 Toyota Avalon, the "japanese Buick" if you will. Basically the polar opposite of this car, and yet I find myself captivated by these tiny, economical performers. So many examples of Mirages going past 150k+ miles with little to no issue. I truly believe they are Toyota-like in reliability, if taken care of. So sad to see they are discontinued in the USA.

[@coreturkoane5570]

The Mirage is being discontinued in the USA? Since When?

[@creativefloadventures4627]

I got a15 Mitsubishi Mirage wheel bearing is going out the hum is louder than the radio just at 61k miles. I drove it across the country twice only bad thing bout this car when i got it was lack of cruise control.

[@zhoulingyu]

You wheel dynamic balance may be off. It can be caused by as little as some debris in your wheels. Get is fixed as soon as possible or it may get worse pretty quickly.

[@MH-YouTube-Controlled]

Been around cars my entire life, my father was a mechanic, my uncle's were mechanics ... Lisa from My Cousin Vinny, that's me. I've owned many, many cars and this isn't my first 3 cylinder. Geo Metro, Smart Car and now the Mitsy. Owned three Mitsubishi cars, Talon Turbo AWD, a Stealth Twin Turbo AWD and now the Mirage. Never had a problem with any of them. My Mirage has over 150,000 miles and runs well. Just did a complete brake job, new pads, shoes, rotors and drums; $450. Ball joints were $25 each. Shaping up to be the best "bank car" I've ever owned, not the fastest. (911 Twin Turbo AWD was the fastest) Thanks for the video, good to see.

[@life_of_riley88]

Talon Turbo AWD is quite the machine! These little mirages are just lovely cars, and that 3 cylinder actually sounds pretty good.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Mine (2015 1.2 CVT) has 110.000 km (65.000 miles). Driving in northwestern Europe. Zero defects. I still have the original brake pads on it. I also cruised 150 km/h (90 m/h) on the German Autobahn. No problem on flat sections. Uphill it is can't go over 130 km/h (80 mph) though unless you let the engine rev at 5000 rpm, which is maltreating it.

[@kitanyaedward6722]

Update

[@matro951]

Got that same 2015 model getting delivered in a week it's even the same color

[@stevensmith8648]

Thats all this cars about. To get you back n forth.A to B.Its not for racing or showing your bling.Its more than worthy if you accept this car for what it is and what it isnt.Its more capable than you think You just have to own one to find out.No two weeks or test drives.Id take that one he's selling no problem. I'm not a speed demon or enthusiast or snob.I take full advantage of what this car can do.

[@everythingrabbits1451]

You hit on the nose. Up to 114,000 miles and no problems. The acceleration is slow by today' standards but once up to speed, including interstate speeds, no issues.

[@travancorepistons7309]

looking great.

[@rovilynmarquez3144]

very honest review not like the other guy he just need money from Mitsubishi

[@avking2440]

Bought it in 2015 traded it in in 2020 and got the one in that year the only problem I had was replacing breaks

[@frugalfun4817]

Yes, the front brakes wear out quickly on the 2015? Is the 2020 better, I read that they made the rotors a bit bigger.

[@avking2440]

@@frugalfun4817 had to replace them around 45,000

[@no-damn-alias]

Upside on such cars. You always park the closest to the entrance

[@Lawrence64]

Great report... awesome car. A little dizzy following camera but that's alright. 😂

[@denaedutrieuille1605]

Hi all of you who own mitsubishi before 2020 do you recommend buying one? 🤔

[@xterradome4486]

can you share your estimated fuel economy now that it's at 100,000 miles on the 2015 model highway mpg = , city mpg = combined mpg =

[@everythingrabbits1451]

If the highway trip is long enough and I have a light load, I'll hit 43 mpg (now at 133k miles). Mixed and city it is hard to say -- very variable.

[@okkymahardika748]

Can i put ron87?

[@MontenegroNoel]

THANK YOU

[@chetanhanda]

How is it holding up in terms of rust ?

[@MH-YouTube-Controlled]

Mine is a 2015 in a snow belt, lots of salted roads, cars rust out before they wear out. Just had the Mirage on a hoist and with annual oil spraying it looks like new. The undercarriage is made of high tensile steel, there no sign of rust yet.

[@frugalfun4817]

I'm up to 150,000 miles no in NJ with no rust.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

How is it today? 2 yrs later?

[@frugalfun4817]

150,000 miles and no problems

[@pandojevito]

What oil should i use if my mirage 2018 has more than 100,000 miles? (It use 0w20)

[@anguslean4058]

Continue with 0-w20 Unless you are having a problem You can use high mileage oil if you want But if you were doing proper oil changes you should have no problems.

[@myobboy9973]

Nive review, thanks. It is possible to drive without ever using the footbrake at all. If you learn to do this, while other drivers will be a bit irritated with you, you will never need to do anything to the brakes and good quality (low energy) tires will get retired by being too old, not by wear. You will also do less environmental damage, make less noise and get seriously high gas mileage. I mean why buy the lowest cost car but then waste money by driving in a wasteful fashion? Super high economy driving technique will add about 5 minutes per hour to your trip times, but in a whole lifetime, you will save that time by never going to hospital after a wreck, because you will never have one of course. Also your trade in at 200,000 miles and ten years will be worth about $700 more because your car will still be in mint condition.

[@andresestevez1149]

What kind of gas mileage you get on your car in the highway driving 55 miles per hour? I know gas mileage decreases over time. I seem to get 45ish miles per gallon on my mirage 2017 with 70k miles.

[@frugalfun4817]

I can't drive 55. But no real changes.

[@andresestevez1149]

@@frugalfun4817 thanks

[@littlebearish]

Ever had any issues with the CVT transmission?

[@frugalfun4817]

No. I'm up to 117,000 miles now and no CVT issues. I changed the fluid at 100,000 miles (no filter change, no flush). Did it myself using STP CVT fluid. (I posted the video). Planning on changing it again at 150,000. I really hope to get it to 10 years old without major issues at which time I'll replace it.

[@littlebearish]

@@frugalfun4817 Thanks for the reply. I just bought a 2017 mirage that has the CVT auto as well and so far I'm loving the fuel mileage it gets. But the trans feels like it's a little confused sometimes. I have an appointment to get it looked at next week to see if it feels normal to the techs at Mitsubishi. Could just be the way they are behind a low power engine. Only CVT I've ever driven was in a Ford and it was smooth as butter. This mirage is a little quick to drop the RPM's down and it kinda chugs and bucks a little taking off from a stop. At only 26k miles I figure I'll let the dealer take a peek at it.

[@kylemas2005]

@@littlebearish As someone whose now had 3 CVT Mirages, a 2014 (totaled), a 2017 G4 for the wife, and now a 2021 ES CVT, I can assure you the JATCO CVT7 is reliable if not a touch janky feeling.