The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mitsubishi Lancer · 2015
2015 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 1,000 and 40,000 miles. Median 10,000, 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 31% |
| Airbags | 31% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 25% |
| Wipers & visibility | 12% |
| Engine | 6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
17V609000 Sep 2017 Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay
Defect. Mitsubishi 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 have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
15V546000 Aug 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
Risk. Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 78
Mitsubishi filed 78 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| 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 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 26 / 33 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 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 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | AWD | 22 / 28 / 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 |
Nearby model years
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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