10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #10

Aug 282001

Mirage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45 mph vehicle hit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. No injuries. Damage to vehicle $ $4500.

- Belgrade, MT, USA

problem #9

Oct 102000

Mirage

  • miles
While at a red light another car rear ended consumer's vehicle. Consumer then hit the car in front, totalling vehicle. Neither airbag deployed.

- Seffner, FL, USA

problem #8

Jun 082000

Mirage

  • miles
Had a side impact near the gas tank. While driver was coming out of the vehicle airbags deployed unexpectedly, causing injuries to the driver.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #7

Oct 101999

Mirage

  • miles
Driver hit a deer with a 65 mph impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing neck/ lower back, and face injuries to driver, even with seatbelt worn.

- Walton, NY, USA

problem #6

Nov 161999

(reported on)

Mirage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at the speeds of 60-65mph vehicle struck a 180 pound deer, causing serious damage to the front of vehicle. Upon impact, neither driver's side or passenger side air bags deployed. Driver suffered injuries to the back and neck. Also, driver's face struck steering wheel. Dealer has been contacted.

- Walton, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 281999

Mirage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 35-40 mph the vehicle hydroplaned and slid down into a embankment in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012003

(reported on)

Mirage

  • miles
Vehicle hit a drain in the yard at 5 mph and both frontal airbags deployed. Dealer can't find reason for problem. Driver sustained injuries. Mechanic wrote there was no damage to the front or rear of the vehicle to make the air bags deploy.

- Washington, NC, USA

problem #3

Aug 081998

Mirage

  • miles
Consumer was slowing down to make a left turn when she was hit on the driver's side at approx 40-45mph. The air bags did deploy, but the driver side exploded.

- Capital Heights, MD, USA

problem #2

Jul 241998

Mirage

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 60 mph, consumer drove off the road on the gravel area and drove over a little dish, temporarily losing control of vehicle. Air bags deployed without a reason.

- Greenville, MS, USA

problem #1

Jul 101997

(reported on)

Mirage

  • miles
During impact the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, causing consumer to sustain burns to the skin.

- Guaynabo, PR, USA