Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mitsubishi Lancer, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer - 165 complaints in its first 8 years (199 to date)
- 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer - 113 complaints in its first 8 years (148 to date)
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer - 64 complaints in its first 8 years (98 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer - 42 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer | 30 | 26 | 2 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer | 16 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 19 | 12 | 1 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 34 | 29 | 3 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 51 | 42 | 6 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 98 | 64 | 8 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 91 | 57 | 5 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 37 | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 24 | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 80 | 48 | 4 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 199 | 165 | 2 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 148 | 113 | 2 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V279000 | 2008-2010 | Suspension | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles... |
| 18V220000 | 2004-2006 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag... |
| 18V071000 | 2008-2010 | Visibility | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped... |
| 18V069000 | 2009-2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles... |
| 17V609000 | 2015-2016 | Electrical System | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. |
| 17V569000 | 2004-2006 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. |
| 16V563000 | 2016 | Power Train | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. |
| 16V458000 | 2002-2007 | Suspension | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013... |
| 16V334000 | 2006-2007 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped... |
| 15V233000 | 2009-2011 | Visibility | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer... |
| 15V232000 | 2009-2010 | Electrical System | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010... |
| 14V562000 | 2008-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart,... |
| 09V435000 | 2008-2009 | Air Bags | MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS,... |
| 09V077000 | 2008-2009 | Service Brakes, Air | MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED... |
| 04V428000 | 2002-2004 | Equipment | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |