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Mitsubishi Lancer: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 16 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train). 2009 has the most recall campaigns (8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 6 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 30 MPG |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 | 2 | POWER TRAIN | 26 MPG |
| 2015 | 1 | 26 | 5 | POWER TRAIN | 25 MPG |
| 2014 | 0 | 23 | 7 | POWER TRAIN | 25 MPG |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 MPG |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 | 3 | POWER TRAIN | 25 MPG |
| 2011 | 3 | 40 | 1 | POWER TRAIN | 28 MPG |
| 2010 | 6 | 40 | 1 | ENGINE | 26 MPG |
| 2009 | 8 | 40 | 5 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 24 MPG |
| 2008 | 5 | 40 | 5 | SUSPENSION | 24 MPG |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 MPG |
| 2006 | 7 | 37 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 25 MPG |
| 2005 | 6 | 24 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 24 MPG |
| 2004 | 7 | 40 | 4 | AIR BAGS | 24 MPG |
| 2003 | 6 | 40 | 2 | SUSPENSION | 23 MPG |
| 2002 | 4 | 40 | 5 | VISIBILITY | 23 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 LancerQuestions
- Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most complaints?
- Of 16 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train).
- Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most recalls?
- 2009 has the most recall campaigns (8).
- 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.