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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 12 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution on record, 2008 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (80, most often about power train). 2009 has the most recall campaigns (10). 2014 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (7).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2015 2 26 5 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2014 2 23 7 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2013 1 9 1 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2012 2 22 3 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2011 4 44 2 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2010 7 43 1 ENGINE 19 MPG
2009 10 42 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19 MPG
2008 7 80 5 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2006 7 71 5 AIR BAGS 19 MPG
2005 7 40 6 AIR BAGS 19 MPG
2004 7 42 4 AIR BAGS 19 MPG
2003 6 40 2 SUSPENSION 19 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Questions

Which Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution year has the most complaints?
Of 12 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution on record, 2008 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (80, most often about power train).
Which Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution year has the most recalls?
2009 has the most recall campaigns (10).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.