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2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other i-MiEV years?

i-MiEV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted20 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 20 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints
i-MiEV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V804000BrakesNovember 8, 2019 · 2,108 units

Defect

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.

14V522000BrakesSeptember 2, 2014 · 1,810 units

Defect

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.

2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV — common questions

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.