NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls by Year
NHTSA's files hold 13 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, across 11 model years from 2004 to 2015. The 2010 has the most (5); the fewest among years with a recall is 2013 (1).
- Model years
- 11
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Most recalls
- 2010
- Owner complaints
- 229
2004–2015, with a recall
5 recalls
all model years, NHTSA
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution across 11 model years; the most, 98, concern the 2003.
Owners marked a crash on 4 of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints (2%) and a fire on 3.
Across all Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years, owners name the power train most often (at least 134 complaints), then the electronic stability control (esc) (31).
NHTSA received the most complaints about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in 2004: 55, across all model years.
The component recalled most often on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is power train: manual transmission, in 6 model-year listings.
The newest Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recall, 18V071000, was reported on January 26, 2018 and concerns the visibility: sun/moon roof assembly.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years to avoid
Too few Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years have a complete complaint window to rank them: 3 of the 5 needed.
The ranking uses owner complaints in each model year's first years on the road, adjusted for NHTSA's complaint volume for that model year. It is not adjusted for sales and is not a reliability rating. Method
Recalls and complaints by model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | First years | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 2 | not ranked |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 3 | not ranked |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 2 | not ranked |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 2 | not ranked |
| 2011 | 3 | 11 | 8 | not ranked |
| 2010 | 5 | 28 | 14 | not ranked |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 0 | not ranked |
| 2008 | 4 | 36 | 7 | not ranked |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 | 10 | not ranked |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 | 8 | not ranked |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | — | not ranked |
First years: complaints received from the year before the model year to three years after it.Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years without a link have no recall page on this site.
What gets recalled most on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION6
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS4
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM3
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY2
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY1
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model-year listings per recall component; one campaign can cover several years.
Every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recall campaign (13)
| Campaign | Component | Years | Risk named | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V071000January 26, 2018 | visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2009–2010 | crash | 56,641 |
| 17V609000September 29, 2017 | electrical system: starter assembly: relay | 2015 | crash | 132,552 |
| 16V458000June 23, 2016 | suspension: front: control arm: lower arm | 2004–2006 | crash | 194,674 |
| 16V334000May 23, 2016 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2006 | injury and death | 38,628 |
| 15V546000August 31, 2015 | fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 2014–2015 | fire | 1,497 |
| 15V232000April 20, 2015 | electrical system | 2010 | crash | 53,396 |
| 15V233000April 20, 2015 | visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor | 2010–2011 | crash | 76,958 |
| 14V562000September 12, 2014 | engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys | 2008–2011 | crash | 165,923 |
| 14V281000May 27, 2014 | steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections | 2014 | crash and fire | 146 |
| 13V446000September 19, 2013 | power train: manual transmission | 2008–2013 | crash | 10,474 |
| 09V435000November 5, 2009 | air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive | 2008–2009 | crash and injury | 29,353 |
| 09V349000September 8, 2009 | fuel system, other: delivery | 2008–2009 | fire | 6,903 |
| 05V335000July 27, 2005 | engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings | 2005 | fire | 1,179 |
Vehicles: NHTSA's count of potentially affected vehicles in the whole campaign, not only the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Each campaign page has the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words.
Newest record on this page: January 22, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted