Mitsubishi Lancer recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 836 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Lancer (model years 2000, 2002–2017). The most reported problem area is power train (148 complaints), followed by visibility (123 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 51 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 98 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 91 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 80 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 199 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 148 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (199), 2002 (148) and 2009 (98). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mitsubishi Lancer model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 148 | 11 of 17 | |
| Visibility | 123 | 6 of 17 | |
| Air bags | 103 | 13 of 17 | |
| Suspension | 75 | 10 of 17 | |
| Electrical system | 73 | 13 of 17 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V279000 | May 18, 2020 | Structure: frame and members | 2008–2010 | 141,200 |
| 18V220000 | Apr 5, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2006 | 17,120 |
| 18V071000 | Jan 26, 2018 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2008–2010 | 56,641 |
| 18V069000 | Jan 26, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys | 2009–2012 | 141,053 |
| 17V609000 | Sep 29, 2017 | Electrical system: starter assembly, relay | 2015–2016 | 132,552 |
| 17V569000 | Sep 14, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2006 | 66,001 |
| 16V563000 | Jul 28, 2016 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 2016 | 82,436 |
| 16V458000 | Jun 23, 2016 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm | 2002–2007 | 194,674 |
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 94 complaints and a fire in 11 complaints; 71 people injured and 2 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.