2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194156Sep 1, 2015(SCB) Motor Control Unit Service Campaign - Due to a manufacturing error, the electrical resistance of the insulated base inside the Motor Control Unit (MCU) MAY DECREASE AND…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev
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.
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