DecodedCarsMitsubishi i-MiEV
5 model years from 2012 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2012–2017
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 62 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (9)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 2,782 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 i-MiEV in brief
The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a subcompact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 145 inches long and 63 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,527 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 59 miles and takes about 7 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has 5 model years in our data, from 2012 to 2017.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (6), electrical system (2), power train (2).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2012 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 7 campaigns and 10 owner complaints.
How the 2012 i-MiEV compares
The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a subcompact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 145 inches long and 63 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,582 lb.
About the Mitsubishi i-MiEV
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a five-door electric city car produced in the 2010s by Mitsubishi Motors, and is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i. Rebadged variants of the i-MiEV are also sold by PSA as the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-Zero, mainly in Europe. The i-MiEV was the world's first modern highway-capable mass production electric car.
From the Wikipedia article "Mitsubishi i-MiEV", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 i-MiEV pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints1 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 28 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Short EV rangeUp to 59 miles on a charge (EPA) — plan around charging.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 i-MiEV
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2017 i-MiEV
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Spark | 33 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2017 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Roush Performance Mustang | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →