Research · 16 model years
Mitsubishi LancerEvery model year, 2002–2017
Across the 16 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 59 recall campaigns and 1,071 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Lancer. The 2003 model year has the most complaints (311).
Mitsubishi Lancer years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 26 | 5 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 49 | 1 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 85 | 5 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 121 | 11 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 91 | 8 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 37 | 5 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 24 | 3 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 83 | 7 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 311 | 16 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 155 | 33 | Not rated | 24 |
- 20170 recalls · 6 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20162 recalls · 30 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20151 recall · 26 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20140 recalls · 23 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20130 recalls · 5 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20121 recall · 23 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20113 recalls · 49 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20106 recalls · 85 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20098 recalls · 121 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20085 recalls · 91 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20073 recalls · 2 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20067 recalls · 37 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20056 recalls · 24 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20047 recalls · 83 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20036 recalls · 311 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20024 recalls · 155 complaints · 24 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 155 |
| 2003 | 311 |
| 2004 | 83 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 91 |
| 2009 | 121 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026