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1994 Mitsubishi Mirage S Coupe 5MT

The 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage S Coupe 5MT is a 92-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,179 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.

It makes 92 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 93 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).

The Mirage measures 171.1 inches long on a 96.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,085 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,179 ($20,129 *)
Engine
Engine Type4G15 I4
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower92 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque93 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC 12-valve
Bore and Stroke75.5 x 82.0
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City28 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined31 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.1 in
Width66.1 in
Height51.4 in
Wheelbase96.1 in
Curb Weight2,085 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.6 in
Headroom Rear36.4 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Legroom Rear31.1 in
Shoulder Room Front53.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.1 in
Hip Room Front55 in
Hip Room Rear55 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 17, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

NHTSA campaign 06E065000

62 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi MIRAGE

Owner Complaints

62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi MIRAGE (22 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 22 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags31
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Seat Belts6
Electrical System5
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2014 · Engine
“THE MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1994 S 4 DOORS 1.5L THE VALVES GUIDES DAMAGE THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES. *TR”
Jul 14, 2014 · Air Bags, Service Brakes Crash Fire 1 injury 2 deaths
“MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT FROM A FRIENDS BIRTHDAY. AT APPROX. 1:20AM I WAS DRIVING NORTH IN NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE LOCATED IN WAYNE, NJ 07470. MY HUSBAND LIFTED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE…”
Apr 2, 2014 · Air Bags Crash Fire 2 injuries 1 death
“DRIVER LOST CONTROL AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENABLED, CAR FREEWHEELED AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO UTILITY POLE. DRIVE CRUSHED UP DASHBOARD WITH SEVERE LIFE THREATENING INJURIES IN CRITICAL…”
Aug 5, 2007 · Electrical System
“20 AMP FUSE BLOWS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND CUTS OFF ENGINE CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE ON THE ROAD EVERY TIME. THIS HAPPENED FOUR (4) TIMES IN THE PAST THREE (3) MONTHS AND HAS BEEN REPORTED TO…”
Jun 27, 2004 · Electrical System
“(1)THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED (2)A SPRING FROM THE SWITCH FROZE THE STEERING SO THAT ONLY 5 DEGREE OF STEERING IN EITHER DIRECTION WAS POSSIBLE ALMOST LEADING TO A CRASH (3)THE IGNITION SWITCH…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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