2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES 4dr Hatchback
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- Photo: 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV front by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi i-MiEV - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi i-MiEV au salon des voitures éléctriques de Montréal 2022 by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '16 Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Jarry Park Eco-Festival '16) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV rear by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES 4dr Hatchback is a 66-hp electric hatchback with a 1-speed direct-drive automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $22,995 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 121 mpg city and 102 mpg highway (112 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,995 |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,845 |
| Destination Charge | $850 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Electric (single motor) |
| Horsepower | 66 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft |
| Redline | 9,900 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 121 MPG |
| Highway | 102 MPG |
| Combined | 112 MPG |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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
Dec 8, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, 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 passenger frontal air bag, 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 passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.
NHTSA campaign 17V793000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi IMIEV
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi IMIEV. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 1 |
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 2017 MITSUBISHI IMIEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.