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All cars · Mitsubishi Lancer · 2017

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Wipers & visibility100%
Body structure100%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedElectrical overstress20192024

Manufacturer communications 76

Mitsubishi filed 76 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This TSB instructs dealers a condition where the coolant temperature warning light illuminates…
  • This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD27 / 34 / 30Regular$2,100
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD24 / 33 / 28Regular$2,200
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)AWD23 / 30 / 26Regular$2,400

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.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3708K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors5284K
Infotainment, battery & electrical4260K
Transmission & shifter3253K
Cooling system2137K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition177K
Brakes & ABS145K
Fuel pump, filter & tank141K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2014–10–Transmission & drivetrain
2015–16–Electrical
2016–5–Transmission & drivetrain
2017–1–Wipers & visibility

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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