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Mitsubishi Lancer Problems by Year
Owners have filed 864 complaints with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Lancer since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2002, 2009. The most common problem overall: visibility and wipers.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mitsubishi Lancer problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 30 | Transmission | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Lancer | 34 | Engine | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Lancer | 51 | Engine | 6 | 5 |
| 2009 Lancer | 98 | Engine | 8 | 11 |
| 2008 Lancer | 91 | Suspension | 5 | 8 |
| 2006 Lancer | 37 | Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 Lancer | 80 | Visibility and wipers | 4 | 7 |
| 2003 Lancer | 199 | Visibility and wipers | 2 | 13 |
| 2002 Lancer | 148 | Visibility and wipers | 2 | 32 |
36 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mitsubishi Lancer
- What years of the Mitsubishi Lancer have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (199), 2002 (148), 2009 (98).
- What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Lancer?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the visibility and wipers (137), transmission (136), engine (115).
- Which Mitsubishi Lancer years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (1), 2007 (2), 2013 (5). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.