Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 222 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (model years 2003–2015). The most reported problem area is power train (130 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (30 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 98 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (98), 2008 (36) and 2010 (28). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 130 | 8 of 13 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 30 | 3 of 13 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 5 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 16 | 6 of 13 | |
| Structure | 13 | 4 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V071000 | Jan 26, 2018 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2009–2010 | 56,641 |
| 17V609000 | Sep 29, 2017 | Electrical system: starter assembly, relay | 2015 | 132,552 |
| 16V458000 | Jun 23, 2016 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm | 2003, 2005–2006 | 194,674 |
| 16V334000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2006 | 38,628 |
| 15V546000 | Aug 31, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2014–2015 | 1,497 |
| 15V233000 | Apr 20, 2015 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor | 2010–2011 | 76,958 |
| 15V232000 | Apr 20, 2015 | Electrical system | 2010 | 53,396 |
| 14V562000 | Sep 12, 2014 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys | 2008–2011 | 165,923 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.