2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls and problems

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Pictured: a 2011 model; the 2012 may differ in details. Photo: 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 11 Lancer Evolution model years — 9th most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
31,650median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Sep 19, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V446000 · 10,474 vehicles

Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

Risk: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train2
Electronic Stability Control1
Seats1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013: 1 complaints201312014: 1 complaints20142016: 1 complaints20161

2012 vs. other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years

2003: 98 complaints2003982005: 14 complaints20052006: 24 complaints20062008: 36 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092010: 28 complaints20102011: 11 complaints20112012: 3 complaints20122013: 4 complaints20132014: 6 complaints20142015: 3 complaints20153

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the latest from Sep 19, 2013 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (2), electronic stability control (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.