Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 i-MiEV.
The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Overview constitutes the focus of this reference entry. It consolidates the essential details pertaining to that specific model year. Researchers can consult the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Overview as the primary source for this vehicle. The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Overview remains the definitive reference for the year in question.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 370 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the i-MiEV of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SE Elec 16-kWh | 13.00 sec | 20.30 sec | 66 hp | RWD |
| 2012 | SE Elec 16-kWh | 13.40 sec | 19.40 sec | 66 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 1.0 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.2-1.3 |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF +4 |
| Front Wheel Hub | 107.0-129.0 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 107.0-129.0 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 370 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | 18-22 / Front:18-22; Rear: NA |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 67-81 / Front: 67-81; Rear: NA |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .610; Rear: NA |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | Front: .0006; Rear: NA |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | Front: .002; Rear: NA |
| Maximum Drum Diameter | Rear: 8.071 |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 15,000 mi | Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) |
| Every 30,000 mi | Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) |
| Every 45,000 mi | Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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. 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…
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… 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…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.