Research · 5 model years
Mitsubishi Lancer SportbackEvery model year, 2004–2014
Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 181 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. The 2009 model year has the most complaints (98).
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 56 | 5 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 98 | 11 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 | 0 | Not rated | 22 |
- 20140 recalls · 16 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20130 recalls · 3 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20106 recalls · 56 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20092 recalls · 98 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 8 complaints · 22 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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 Oct 31, 2026