NHTSA Data Explorer

Mitsubishi Lancer

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,184

Active records

Recalls

25

Active records

TSBs

380

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

75

Crashes

103

Fires

16

Top reported issues — Mitsubishi Lancer

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Condition issue

427

Operating state

211

HVAC behavior

184

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

171

Reporting mechanism

161

Noise

118

Safety restraint issue

118

Performance issue

102

Safety restraint behavior

74

Engine behavior

61

Braking behavior

49

Thermal issue

40

Vibration/harshness

40

Lighting behavior

37

Fluid issue

36

Driver assistance issue

35

Steering behavior

29

Electrical issue

25

Smell

24

Ride/handling behavior

22

Starting behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

9

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Recent change

6

Infotainment behavior

4

Communication/network issue

3

Access/entry issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Jun 8, 2026


The front subframe on the drivers side of the vehicle broke while maneuvering a right turn at a safe speed. This incident caused additional damage to the vehicle, with noticeable damage to the quarter panel. Additional damage is expected and may include the tie rod, wheel bearing, struts, sway bar link, etc. The driver and passenger were put at risk due to the severity of the break and the inability to move the vehicle. The speed of the vehicle may have prevented further risk to the driver and…

2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Feb 13, 2026


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2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

Filed Jan 22, 2026


Crash

My vehicle was clean title but then it was considered salvage title, it was involved in a car accident on 9/07/2023 . I never knew about the recall because I am not the first owner. how i found out about the recall was because I have to do brake and lamp inspection and it failed on 10/09/2024 so I took the vehicle to Hayward Mitsubishi on 10/15/2024 to get the recall fix and since then they have not contacted me in any way to give me an update I have called them several times and they told me…

2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Nov 24, 2025


The steering column on my 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ES detached while driving. The entire column dropped down from its mounting brackets, causing loss of control. This is a serious safety hazard. The mount bolts were intact previously, but they came loose or the bracket failed without warning. This could have resulted in a crash and severe injury. I believe this may be a structural or manufacturing defect and could affect other Lancer vehicles of similar year. I performed a temporary repair myself…

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Jul 20, 2025


It’s throwing a P084A code and it feels like the transmission is about to let loose. I bought the car with 30,000 on it in 2016 and it has a hair over 136,000 and ever since I’ve had it it’s always had this transmission lag jerk in it. Very scuttle but you can feel it. Then all of a sudden it just started going into limp mode, hi low hi low rev, jerking and couldn’t get over 30 mph. This looks like a continuous problem with these transmission and gives Mitsubishi a bad taste in some peoples…

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed May 3, 2025


Recently the transmission has started to shudder when first driving from a stop. It only happens under low acceleration. If you push the accelerator pedel firmly it will not shudder. Wondering if this is a recall about to happen? It started on or about 4/2/2025 but is continuing to happen.

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Feb 21, 2025


The car is bucking hi low hi low and then the service transmission light is coming on. We brought the car in a couple of weeks ago and I thought this was suppose to he fixed. It is alot worse now

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Dec 16, 2024


Need to correct manufacture recalls. Car has 262000 miles. Actual owner in my family. Want to correct issues before accident happens. I have very poor vision when driving because of car head lights being foggy.

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Oct 7, 2024


Loss of power on acceleration, rpms going up and down, hesitation in acceleration, going into limp mode won't accelerate over 25-40mph pulled code P084A shop believes it needs a complete replacement based on their computer systems repair procedures guidelines. Car has just over 107k miles on it and is a pre-owned. No information was given regarding this issue having happened or if it was ever repaired based on the recall in 2016 but shows as not having any unrepaired recalls when searching…

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Filed Sep 26, 2024


Purchased the vehicle with only 59K miles in May 2024. Transmission immediately started acting up, hesitating, jumping RPMs, and delayed acceleration and loss of power. Service Transmission light came on once but after restarting the light turned off, but still has the issues. Have had the fluid and gasket replaced but did not remedy the problem. This is very dangerous to drive, especially when crossing roads with loss of power and very delayed acceleration and RPMs jumping to the point of…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.