2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
The 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV, potentially affecting up to 2,252 vehicles.
Recall 19V804000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 2,108 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 17V793000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIN-24-00-005 — AIR BAGS
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with California addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
TSB-23-00-018 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the vehicle identification and on-vehicle radio transmission information in the General Section.
TSB-23-55-005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the installation procedure for the EV Water PTC Heater installation due to changes in the specification of service parts.
TIN-23-00-002 — AIR BAGS
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New Mexico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
TSB1954001REV — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the...
TSB-19-54-005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Chassis Electric section of the affected Service Manual to add the Main Drive Lithium-ion Disassembly & Maintenance procedure to the Electrical Motor Unit and Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery.
TSB-19-55-003 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Heater, Air Conditioning and Ventilation section of the affected Service Manual to update Diagnostic Trouble Code procedures for DTC B1106 and B1108, of the A/C Control Unit.
TSB-19-52B-002 — SEAT BELTS
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manual, to add a service precaution for the air bag modules and the seat belt pre-tensioners.
TSB-19-52B-002 — AIR BAGS
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manual, to add a service precaution for the air bag modules and the seat belt pre-tensioners.
TSB-18-52B-004 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to correct diagnostic information for front and side impact sensors.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
- 2011 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — 0 complaints
- 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — 20 complaints
- 2013 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — 0 complaints
- 2014 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — 0 complaints
- 2015 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — 0 complaints
- 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV (current)
- 2017 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV — 1 complaint
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