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Mitsubishi · Micro Car · 2009–2020

Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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1.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

Engine Overview

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is available with one engine variant at 67 hp.

Elektromotor · Elektro· 67 PS
2009 2020
Stay Away! 4 weaknesses
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The Mitsubishi Elektromotor (Elektro, 67 PS) has the i-MiEV-EM (Elektromotor) — rated: "Stay Away!", 4 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖High-voltage battery: accelerated capacity loss

The LEV50 cells lose up to 17 percent of their capacity after just 40,000 km. Frequent fast charging significantly accelerates degradation. Mitsubishi offers individual module repair rather than a complete replacement (approx. €1,000 per cell block).

Symptoms: Significantly reduced range compared to original, state of charge reaches 100% faster, range indicator jumps erratically
from 50,000 km
Ad Hochvoltbatterie i-MiEV LEV50batterymodul Mitsubishi i-MiEV ZellenblockHV Akku i-MiEV repair
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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 7 weaknesses have been documented for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA (2009–2020) — 4 engine-related and 3 vehicle-related. One problem engine: i-MiEV-EM (Elektromotor). Typical issues affect Electronics, Rust, HVAC.

i-MiEV (i-MiEV-EM, 2009–2020) — Stay Away!: Battery degradation (capacity loss), On-board charger failure, Heating (PTC heater) inefficient. Power: 67 PS.

What to watch out for with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA have? +
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA has 4 known engine weaknesses and 3 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
None of the available engines are rated 'Good Choice'. Stay away! The most fun to drive is the i-MiEV-EM (Elektromotor). Problem engine: i-MiEV-EM (Elektromotor) — stay away!
Which Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA — rated: "Decent". {description} One of the first production electric cars. Tiny, nimble, whisper-quiet — fun in the city, even if the range is modest.
Is the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA? +
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is available with engine variants from 67 to 67 hp.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee