VehicleVerdict

Mitsubishi i-MiEV years to avoid

Across 2010–2017, no single i-MiEV year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2012 drew the most complaints; 2016 the fewest.

21

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

2010–2017

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mitsubishi i-MiEV NHTSA complaints by model year20 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 20 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints
Mitsubishi i-MiEV NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every i-MiEV year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201712
201602
201501
201403
201302
2012206
201101
201001

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among i-MiEV years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi i-MiEV have?

Across all model years, the i-MiEV has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.