The Lemon IndexMitsubishi Lancer recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 22
- Body structure · recall issued May 2020 · model years 2008–2010
The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from.
141,200 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V279000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2005–2006
Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569.
17,120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V220000
- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2008–2010
The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
56,641 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V071000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2012
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
141,053 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V069000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2017 · model years 2015–2016
These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
132,552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V609000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2017 · model years 2005–2006
These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
66,001 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V569000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
82,436 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V563000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2005–2006
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross me.
194,674 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V458000
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- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2006
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
38,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V334000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2015 · model years 2014–2015
The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
1,497 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V546000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2009–2010
The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers.
53,396 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V232000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2009–2011
In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
76,958 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V233000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2008–2011
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).
165,923 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V562000
- Steering · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
146 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V281000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2013 · model years 2008, 2010–2011, 2013
In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
10,474 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V446000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2009 · model years 2008–2009
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MAS…
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Sep 2009 · model years 2008–2009
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, AND SPORTBACK RALLIART VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES.
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2005–2006
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Service brakes, air · recall issued Mar 2009 · model years 2008–2009
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Lancer?
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer have?
22 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2017, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 49.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most recalls?
The 2009, with 9 campaigns. 2010: 7, 2008: 7, 2006: 7.
What are most Mitsubishi Lancer recalls about?
Airbags: 4 of the 22 campaigns. Then engine (3) and lights (3).
What is the newest Mitsubishi Lancer recall?
Body structure, filed May 2020 (NHTSA 20V279000): The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from.
What is the biggest Mitsubishi Lancer recall?
NHTSA 16V458000 (suspension, Jun 2016) covers 194,674 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross me.
How do I check if my Mitsubishi Lancer has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mitsubishi dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mitsubishi Lancer: problems and best years · All Mitsubishi recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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