The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV presents a mixed ownership proposition.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | currency | Base MSRP | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $29,125, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2014 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/12/2026 | USD | $29,125 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2014 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/12/2026 |
| 2013 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $29,125, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP for the 2013 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/12/2026 | USD | $29,125 | 0.9 | Original MSRP for the 2013 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/12/2026 |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
Model year reports
The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV presents an average reliability profile, marked by critical safety recalls for airbags and brakes.
The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV presents an average reliability profile, with critical recalls concerning the brake vacuum system warranting close inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 4 published i-MiEV reports, covering 2013 through 2017. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017.
There is no single reliability answer for every Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2017 mitsubishi i-miev presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2017 mitsubishi i-miev's value hinges on its low purchase price relative to its electric operation. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published i-MiEV guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Assist Vacuum Pump, Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator, and 12V Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Assist Vacuum Pump, Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator, and 12V Battery.