Model year
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 7 complaints under LANCER EVOLUTION and LANCER SPORTBACK. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (2), POWER TRAIN (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 3 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 148 complaints
- 2003 199 complaints
- 2004 80 complaints
- 2005 24 complaints
- 2006 37 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 91 complaints
- 2009 98 complaints
- 2010 51 complaints
- 2011 34 complaints
- 2012 19 complaints
- 2013 5 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 23 complaints
- 2016 30 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| LANCER EVOLUTION | 1 | 4 |
| LANCER SPORTBACK | 0 | 3 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | NHTSA photo |
| Evolution 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Sportback 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Lancer · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Lancer · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Lancer · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Lancer · 2L · Automatic (AM6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Lancer AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Lancer Evolution · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Lancer Evolution · 2L · Automatic (AM6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Lancer Sportback · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Lancer Sportback · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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