Model year
2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated the 5 HB RWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 112 MPGe combined and 30 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
19V804000 · Nov 8, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
14V522000 · Sep 2, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop…
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ19002 | Brake Vacuum Pump Failure · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM; SERVICE BRAKES | May 10, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB RWD | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-MiEV · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 126 | 99 | 112 | 30.0 | 62 | $700 |
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