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2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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.

Fitment & sizes

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.

Battery groupBCI 151R · 370 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

13.0–13.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 13.00 sec — 2012 SE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012SE Elec 16-kWh13.00 sec20.30 sec66 hpRWD
2012SE Elec 16-kWh13.40 sec19.40 sec66 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.2-1.3
Power Steering FluidATF +4

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub107.0-129.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub107.0-129.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number151R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance370 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque18-22 / Front:18-22; Rear: NA
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque67-81 / Front: 67-81; Rear: NA
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .610; Rear: NA
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0006; Rear: NA
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: NA
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 8.071

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V804000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:VacuumReported 08/11/2019

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…

17V793000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 08/12/2017

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…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific i-MiEV. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 i-MiEV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.