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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

314 federal complaints across 12 model years (2003-2015) ยท 14 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Hover a bar for the count.

2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 116 complaints
  2. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 57 complaints
  3. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 43 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 57 complaints
  2. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 116 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Power train
139
Engine & cooling
35
Stability control
31
Electrical system
16
Body & structure
14
Fuel system
12

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution52
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution132
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution41
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution41
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution193
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution435
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution25
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution574
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution292
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution222
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution01
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution1162

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
18V0710002009-2010VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped wit
17V6090002015Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may
16V4580002003-2006SuspensionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outl
16V3340002006-2007Air BagsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped w
15V5460002014-2015Parking BrakeMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014
15V2330002010-2011VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportb
15V2320002010Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Ou
14V5620002008-2011Engine And Engine CoolingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, a
14V2810002014SteeringMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014
13V4460002008-2013Power TrainMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. I
09V4350002008-2009Air BagsMITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIA
09V3490002008-2009Fuel System, OtherMITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, AND SPORTBACK RALLIART VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUEL RETURN PIP
05V3350002005Engine And Engine CoolingON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.
04V1380002003EquipmentON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AS STATED ON THE CERTIFICATION L