The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mitsubishi Lancer · 2011
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,100 and 38,500 miles. Median 21,900, from 15 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 43% |
| Engine | 19% |
| Stability control | 19% |
| Seat belts | 10% |
| Electrical | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
18V069000 Jan 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts And Associated Pulleys
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
15V233000 Apr 2015 Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System / Fan/Motor
Defect. Mitsubishi 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 Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Risk. Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
14V562000 Sep 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts And Associated Pulleys
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
13V446000 Sep 2013 Power Train / Manual Transmission
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Risk. Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
Manufacturer communications 118
Mitsubishi filed 118 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- If lower quality fuel is used, vehicles would have engine stalling or rough idle condition at low
- This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) that was sent to dealers
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM6) | AWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 5-spd | AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2008–2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, 37.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 708K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 5 | 284K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 260K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 253K |
| Cooling system | 2 | 137K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 77K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 45K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 41K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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