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2003–2015 · 13 model years

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls & problems by year

31 recalls and 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200398 complaints
Most recalls20105 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02550751002003: 98 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 14 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 24 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 36 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 2 complaints, 5 recalls2010: 28 complaints, 5 recalls2011: 11 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 3 complaints, 2 recalls2003200520072009201120132015
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2015 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg230000
2014 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg261100
2013 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg140100
2012 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg130000
2011 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg3110000
2010 Lancer Evolution—18–19 mpg5280100
2009 Lancer Evolution—18–19 mpg520000
2008 Lancer Evolution—18–19 mpg4360000
2007 Lancer Evolution——100000
2006 Lancer Evolution—18–19 mpg2240000
2005 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg2142020
2004 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg100000
2003 Lancer Evolution—19 mpg2981000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train139
  • Electronic stability control (esc)31
  • Engine and engine cooling26
  • Electrical system16
  • Structure14
  • Suspension11
  • Unknown or other10
  • Steering10