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2016 Toyota Mirai

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2016 models.

Toyota Mirai
Pictured: Toyota Mirai (JPD20) IMG 5303. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
–
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
FCV
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 23 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 12 similar 2016 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2016 Toyota Mirai is a subcompact car and front-wheel drive.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Mirai FCVAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive67 / 67 / 67–––
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $12,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.7 MPG2016 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2016 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2016 Toyota Mirai.

Similar 2016 subcompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2016 Toyota Mirai (this car)–Not rated0
2016 Ford Mustang25 MPGNot rated5
2016 Chevrolet Camaro25 MPGNot rated1
2016 Nissan GT-R19 MPGNot rated1
2016 Ford Fiesta35 MPGNot rated0
2016 Chevrolet Spark34 MPGNot rated3
2016 Volkswagen Beetle28 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Mirai.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2016 Toyota Mirai is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

2Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
19/05: 121/06: 119/0521/06max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2016 Toyota Mirai buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Vehicle Speed Control — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  4. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Mirai. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Mirai years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Mirai–195.7 inNot rated00
2025 Mirai–195.7 inNot rated10
2024 Mirai–195.7 inNot rated20
2023 Mirai–195.7 inNot rated26
2022 Mirai–195.7 inNot rated110
2021 Mirai–195.7 inNot rated11
2020 Mirai––Not rated01
2019 Mirai––Not rated04
2018 Mirai––Not rated02
2017 Mirai––Not rated04

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →