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2004–2013 · 6 model years

Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20048 complaints
Most recalls20106 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024682004: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2010: 1 complaints, 6 recalls2011: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 3 complaints, 0 recalls200420092010201120122013
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2013 Lancer SportBack4★25–27 mpg030000
2012 Lancer SportBack—25–27 mpg100000
2011 Lancer SportBack—20–27 mpg300000
2010 Lancer SportBack—20–23 mpg610000
2009 Lancer SportBack—20–23 mpg200000
2004 Lancer SportBack—22 mpg080000

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

  • Electrical system5
  • Unknown or other5
  • Visibility2
  • Engine and engine cooling1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Visibility/wiper1
  • Air bags1
  • Exterior lighting1