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Mitsubishi I-MievModel year report

2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
112 MPGecombined, Electric RWD · 126 city / 99 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and air bags (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 127 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the vacuum, 1 NHTSA investigation and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Brakes suddenly became very difficult to operate. The problem was the brake vacuum pump. The dealer reported to me that the brake vacuum pump has been replaced in 2013 as a safety recall. Apparently the replacement pump does not fix the problem. The replacement brake vacuum pump replacement is not durable. I was charged $1,300 to have it replaced. The brake vacuum pump had seized internally.”

NHTSA complaint #11171175, filed 2019-01, 26,517 miles

Electrical system: “On 11/20/18, we took our 2012 I-miev into the roger beasley Mitsubishi at 1120 shelby ln, austin, 78745 after the car rapidly lost power while driving at highway speeds on at least 2 occasions. The first time he was driving 65 MPH and the car slowed to about 15 MPH. The outdoor temperature was 50 degrees. He immediately pulled over and turned the car off. He restarted it to see if he could get the car home. The car started. He was able to get it up to 58 MPH and once again it suddenly lost power and dropped to 15 MPH. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171524, filed 2019-01, 50,000 miles

Air bags: “The I-miev was being operated in a shopping center parking lot at an unknown speed when it hit a parked car a and pushed a into parked car b. The driver's airbag in the I-miev deployed. The driver did not appear to be affected by the airbag deployment, according to witnesses, and was cogent and conversational. The I-miev was towed away due to front fender damage impeding the tire. The driver was prescribed the blood thinner warfin at the time of the accident. The driver continued with the daily routine and was reported to have shown no effects of the accident until 6 hours later. …”

NHTSA complaint #10627794, filed 2014-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “On multiple occasions vehicle will accelerate at half charge under load will deaccelerate from 50 to below 30 miles an hour. Causing disruptions in traffic and people passing you. The power steering seems to shut down with the turtle light.”

NHTSA complaint #11311628, filed 2020-02, 60,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,141 and 50,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201442018201920202021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Imiev · hatchback RWD★★★★☆4 / 4354 · 14.7% risk

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
i-MiEV RWDElectricsingle-speed12699112 MPGe$700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 127 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 127 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi I-Miev

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121336,00064112 MPGe—Not enough data

All Mitsubishi I-Miev model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

How efficient is the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev (i-MiEV, Electric) at 112 MPGe combined, 126 city and 99 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,141 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.