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I appreciate all the comments. Update. My son consistently, and from the beginning of this, indicates when he attempted to stop the car, the brakes would not operate. I accept the many comments that the notion of zero brakes isn't consistent with how this is likely engineered. But in...

I will update group on outcome. I have spoken to Mits today. In that call, the rep acknowledged improper programming of the engine control unit (ECU) can cause the brake vacuum pump to fail. This is nothing more than what they have already acknowledged. I agree with observations that...

Mits was aware of problem going back to May 2011. Go to safercar.gov, find complaints of MiEV, go to Recall notices, go to NHTSA campaign number 14V52200, see "associated documents", see document labeled "Chronology." See NHTSA incident number 10564009. Brakes failed in a parking lot, car...

I appreciate the seriousness of my post, and I will try to answer any question I can. A context for questions ... my son was traveling on a busy (6 pm - rush hour), stop and go, 4 lane divided, suburban street with retail on both sides of the street meaning lots of turn lanes and traffic...

Hello, In May 2013 I purchased a new, 2012 MiEV - ES. I live and work in Minneapolis and drove the car 23,000 since purchase with no problems. I have read with interest this forum. On Nov 5 2014 my 16 year old son was driving the car on a city street and when attempting to stop the brakes...