Mitsubishi Lancer recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Mitsubishi Lancer has 15 recall campaigns and 864 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2003, 2002, 2009.

15recalls
864complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Photo: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201706100
2016230102
2015123503
2014016322
201305000
2012119301
2011334101
2010651514
200989811310
2008591826
200722000
2006437503
2005324302
2004480734
2003219913113
2002214832122
200001000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Lancer?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 (199), 2002 (148), 2009 (98) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.