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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE 4dr Hatchback

The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE 4dr Hatchback is a 66-hp electric hatchback with a 1-speed direct-drive automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,125 MSRP and is rated at 112 mpg combined.

It makes 66 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 9,900 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 126 mpg city and 99 mpg highway (112 mpg combined).

The i-MiEV measures 144.7 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,579 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainElectric
Price
MSRP$31,125 ($44,058 *)
Engine
Engine TypeElectric (single motor)
Horsepower66 hp
Torque145 lb-ft
Redline9,900 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission1-speed direct-drive automatic
Fuel Economy
City126 MPG
Highway99 MPG
Combined112 MPG
Recommended FuelElectricity
Dimensions & Weight
Length144.7 in
Width62.4 in
Height63.6 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Ground Clearance6.1 in
Curb Weight2,579 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV 5 HB RWD

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.

Consequence: Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-002.

NHTSA campaign 19V804000

Jan 10, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.

NHTSA campaign 17V022000

Sep 23, 2015 · AIR BAGS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.

NHTSA campaign 15V594000

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 functioning.

Consequence: If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.

NHTSA campaign 14V522000

Jan 25, 2013 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011, through September 7, 2012. The brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.

Consequence: If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthened stopping distances, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

NHTSA campaign 13V031000

Aug 1, 2012 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.

Consequence: The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

NHTSA campaign 12V372000

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi IMIEV

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi IMIEV (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes8
Electrical System3
Air Bags2
Power Train2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Engine1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 22, 2021 · Air Bags, Service Brakes
“Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V804000 (Service, Brake, Hydraulic), 17V022000 (Air Bags), and 15V594000 (Air…”
Mar 31, 2020 · Unknown Or Other
“MITSUBISHI ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR ON BOARD CHARGER (OBC) DEFECTS PER ATTACHED LETTER AND ADVISED REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IF PART WAS ALREADY REPLACED. ALSO ATTACHED REPAIR INVOICE 301408 FOR $5080.82…”
Feb 26, 2020 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“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…”
Feb 4, 2020 · Service Brakes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V804000 (BRAKE ASSIST VACUUM PUMP). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD…”
Mar 18, 2019 · Service Brakes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V522000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), THE BRAKE PRESSURE BEGAN LOSING POWER. IN ADDITION, THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 MITSUBISHI IMIEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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