NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mitsubishi Lancer Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2016, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 13 model years (2002–2016) the Mitsubishi Lancer has 59 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 8; the cleanest is 2015 with 1.
- Model years
- 13
- Total recalls
- 59
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2015
2002–2016
8 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2 | |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1 | |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1 | |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 3 | |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 6 | |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 8 | |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 5 | |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | 3 | |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 7 | |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 6 | |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 7 | |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 6 | |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Mitsubishi Lancer
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS10
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE8
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS8
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM6
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS3
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS3
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.