2015–2017 · 3 model years · 4 recalls

Mitsubishi Lancer problems by year

We don't rate the Mitsubishi Lancer yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (41). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain31
Body, glass & interior10
Electrical system10
Airbags & seat belts9
Driver-assist & stability4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2017.

Every Mitsubishi Lancer year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2017 LancerNot rated yet7030
2016 LancerNot rated yet40230
2015 LancerNot rated yet41229

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Mitsubishi Lancer problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, body, glass & interior, electrical system.

Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most recalls?

The 2016, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.