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2017 Mitsubishi ImievRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev. Most complaints involve service brakes (1). The EPA rates it 112 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
112mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$700est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2020 – Feb 2020
  1. Service brakes1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Imiev model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201213
20171
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes

1 report
“THIS IS PART OF AN EXISTING RECALL NHTSA #19V-804, MANUFACTURER #SR-19-002 REGARDING A VACUUM BRAKE PUMP. RECALL WAS ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 8, 2019, WITH NOTICES SENT TO OWNERS ON JANUARY 7, 2020. MULTIPLE CALLS TO DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR REBUFFED AS DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANNOT GET THE PART FROM MANUFACTURER TO PERFORM REPLACEMENT. CALLS TO MANUFACTURER, DURING ADVERTISED BUSINESS HOURS, REJECTED BY AUTOMATIC CALL SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN 14 WEEKS (OVER 3 MONTHS) SINCE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED BY MANUFACTURER AND 6 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS. MANUFACTURER IS NON-RESPONSIVE AND NOT FULFILLING THEIR AGREED TO OBLIGATIONS. MITSUBISHI HAS SAID THEY WILL COMPLY WITH THIS RECALL, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR FEET AND WILL NOT OBTAIN OR DISTRIBUTE PARTS TO DEALERSHIPS. MITSUBISHI IS ALLOWING A KNOWN SAFETY DEFECT TO FESTER ON THEIR PRODUCT BY NOT FULFILLING THEIR OBLIGATIONS. PLEASE FORCE THIS COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH THEIR OWN DIRECTIVES AND NOT JUST PAY LIP SERVICE TO THIS ISSUE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2020Service brakesODI 11310189
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
Electric motor
Transmissions
Automatic (A1)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
EV range
59 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
i-MiEV
Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive
121102112$700—
  • i-MiEV
    Auto (A1)
    121 city · 102 hwy · $700/yr
    112
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Mitsubishi i-MiEV 5 HB RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
3 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 11001
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals vary widely by maker
12V battery—3–5 years
  • Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–4 years
  • Battery coolantPer manual
    Per manual
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2017 Imiev questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 28, 2026.

What are the most common 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev at 112 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Mitsubishi Imiev 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026