Toyota Mirai
Current gen (See guide)
The Toyota Mirai is one of the most technically ambitious sedans on the used market, and for buyers who live near hydrogen stations, most model years deliver a genuinely smooth, low-drama ownership experience.
- ReliabilityMixedYear-sensitive
- Ownership cost$$$Brand typical
- Insurance$$$Moderate
- Repair difficultyModerateDealer or indie
- Typical lifespanLong if maintainedHistory matters
At a glance
- Worst years
- 2016, 2017, 2019
- Best years
- 2018, 2020, 2022
- Top failure
- 1st-gen fuel cell stack performance degradation and DTC P1DEF fault (2016-2019, CarComplaints/NHTSA/Toyota TSB)
- Recommended tire
- Michelin CrossClimate2
- Must check
- VIN recalls + PPI
Years to avoid
See the linked years-to-avoid guide for worst (2016, 2017, 2019) and best (2018, 2020, 2022) model years.
- LayoutToyota Mirai
- CharacterSee guide
Engines
Which powertrains hold up — and which to walk away from.
- Year-dependent
See years-to-avoid guide
All
Reliability swings by model year — use the linked guide for the full map.
Transmissions
- Mixed
Automatic (typical)
Most years
Confirm service history and closed recalls on used examples.
Ownership metrics
- Top failure theme
- 1st-gen fuel cell stack performance degradation and DTC P1DEF fault (2016-2019, Worst-year cluster.
- Safer window
- 2018, 2020, 2022Best years in the guide.
- Must check
- Recalls + PPINon-negotiable.
Factory tire sizes
| Size | Years / trims | Best all-season | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| See owner's manual | Common OE Many trims |  All-weather tire pick. | Live prices |
Recommended tires
Recalls
Run NHTSA by VIN
Multiple
Always confirm open campaigns before purchase.
Check recalls
Maintenance
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase | Full PPI + recall check |
| Per schedule | Factory-spec fluid service |
Should you buy one?
Prefer 2018, 2020, 2022. Approach 2016, 2017, 2019 with extra caution.