Originally Posted by
skubee
Hi all,
I am brand new to this forum! and i tried searching but could not find it easily in the threads.
What is the best year to buy in terms of reliability? I am looking for a basic manual hatchback Mirage. I have no preference regarding color or any extra options.
Thanks all in advance!
Hello skubee and welcome to the forum.
There isn't a whole lot of difference in the model years. They'll all leave you stranded about the same, that is to say not much. Some 2014s & 2015s had rear axle alignment problems, but that won't cause a breakdown on the freeway. Most reports of engine trouble that come to mind usually involve someone plugging something into their OBD-II port that causes warning lights to illuminate and I think limp mode. Cheap LED bulbs can cause this too. Also the 2014s & 2015s had electrical wiring corrosion at a connector located behind the left-side kick panel, but that was addressed by a recall campaign to provide better water resistance.
Hope this helps, and hopefully some other forum members can chime in with their input.
Again, welcome.
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