repaired · 2021 Q2
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. 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…
2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-804 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Power train
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Service brakes
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other I-MIEV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the I-MIEV median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-804
In owners' words
What I-MIEV owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 Bags) however, the contact stated there was no local dealer in their area to do the recall repairs.…
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 EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OAKLAND KIA…
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 BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED SIMS MITSUBISHI (2908 MEDINA RD,…
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