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Mitsubishi Lancer: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows71
model years2002–2016 (12)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mitsubishi.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2016lancer-2016-cvt-transmission-failureCVT transmission hesitation, jerking, and limp-mode failurePOWER TRAIN222017-03 → 2026-08302026-08-30
2016lancer-2016-subframe-corrosionSubframe corrosion and structural failureSTRUCTURE22022-09 → 2024-08302026-08-30
2016lancer-2016-electrical-power-lossElectrical system failure causing loss of motive powerELECTRICAL SYSTEM32020-06 → 2022-08302026-08-30
2015lancer-2015-cvt-hesitation-overheatCVT hesitation and overheatingPOWER TRAIN22017-03 → 2017-08262026-09-02
2015lancer-2015-bluetooth-disconnectsBluetooth phone connection dropsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER22016-07 → 2016-08262026-09-02
2015lancer-2015-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosionSTRUCTURE22023-05 → 2023-09262026-09-02
2015lancer-2015-clutch-transmission-low-mileageClutch and transmission failure at low mileagePOWER TRAIN32017-09 → 2022-05262026-09-02
2015lancer-2015-airbag-non-deploymentAirbags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS52016-10 → 2018-07262026-09-02
2015lancer-2015-engine-stalls-no-warningEngine stalls without warning while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42016-06 → 2022-06262026-09-02
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-subframe-rustSubframe and cross-member corrosionSTRUCTURE22023-02 → 2024-08232026-09-07
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-awd-pump-failureAWD/AYC pump failurePOWER TRAIN42016-09 → 2019-08232026-09-07
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-cvt-stallCVT transmission stall and slow-down warningPOWER TRAIN32017-10 → 2023-10232026-09-07
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment during crashAIR BAGS22015-03 → 2020-03232026-09-07
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-engine-bay-fireEngine compartment fire or smokePOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE32014-11 → 2019-03232026-09-07
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-clutch-flywheel-failureClutch and flywheel failurePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE22014-10 → 2017-03232026-09-07
2014mitsubishi-lancer-2014-airbag-recall-warningAir bag warning light and Takata recall delayAIR BAGS22018-01 → 2019-02232026-09-07
2011mitsubishi-lancer-2011-acd-ayc-pump-failureACD/AYC pump failure due to corrosionPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)102013-06 → 2015-10492026-09-09
2011mitsubishi-lancer-2011-engine-cooling-recall-partsEngine cooling recall repair parts unavailableENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING72014-10 → 2015-07492026-09-09
2011mitsubishi-lancer-2011-fuel-odor-tank-leakFuel odor and fuel tank leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32016-12 → 2019-08492026-09-09
2011mitsubishi-lancer-2011-subframe-crossmemberFront subframe and crossmember corrosionSTRUCTURE32021-08 → 2022-09492026-09-09
2011mitsubishi-lancer-2011-cvt-transmission-shiftCVT and transmission shifting failurePOWER TRAIN72012-02 → 2019-01492026-09-09
2010lancer-2010-awd-acd-pump-failureAWD ACD/AYC hydraulic pump failurePOWER TRAIN192013-04 → 2021-02852026-09-07
2010lancer-2010-transmission-clutch-failureTransmission and clutch failurePOWER TRAIN92012-02 → 2018-03852026-09-07
2010lancer-2010-fuel-odor-cabinFuel odor entering cabin through ventsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE42011-07 → 2012-07852026-09-07
2010lancer-2010-abs-brake-pump-failureABS/ASC hydraulic pump and brake failureELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES102011-03 → 2020-05852026-09-07
2010lancer-2010-engine-recall-parts-unavailableEngine cooling recall parts unavailableENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING172014-10 → 2015-03852026-09-07
2010lancer-2010-sunroof-failureSunroof shattering or detaching while drivingVISIBILITY32017-04 → 2019-01852026-09-07
2009lancer-2009-transmission-slowdownSlow-down warning with transmission power lossPOWER TRAIN172010-03 → 2020-111212026-09-16
2009lancer-2009-engine-recall-parts-delayEngine cooling recall repair parts unavailableENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING202014-10 → 2019-041212026-09-16
2009lancer-2009-acd-pump-corrosionAWC/ACD pump corrosion and failurePOWER TRAIN122014-02 → 2019-051212026-09-16
2009lancer-2009-headlight-ecu-failureLow-beam headlight shutoff from ECU faultEXTERIOR LIGHTING82016-07 → 2023-081212026-09-16
2009lancer-2009-blower-motor-failureBlower motor and defrost failureVISIBILITY52016-05 → 2020-061212026-09-16
2009lancer-2009-brake-failure-abs-warningBrake failure with ABS warning lightSERVICE BRAKES122009-03 → 2020-121212026-09-16
2009lancer-2009-subframe-corrosionSubframe and control arm corrosionSTRUCTURE92018-02 → 2022-111212026-09-16
2008lancer-2008-drive-belt-recall-partsDrive belt recall repair parts unavailableENGINE122014-10 → 2023-05912026-09-25
2008lancer-2008-steering-pull-leftSteering pull to one side after alignmentSTEERING82008-02 → 2008-08912026-09-25
2008lancer-2008-brake-pedal-lossBrake pedal loss of stopping power and ABS lightSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM82008-07 → 2022-01912026-09-25
2008lancer-2008-cvt-overheatingCVT overheating and gear engagement failurePOWER TRAIN42007-10 → 2020-11912026-09-25
2008lancer-2008-crossmember-corrosionFront crossmember and subframe corrosionSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE202016-10 → 2022-10912026-09-25
2008lancer-2008-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment or inadvertent deploymentAIR BAGS52009-02 → 2014-01912026-09-25
2006lancer-2006-subframe-corrosionFront and rear subframe corrosionSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE112016-08 → 2022-08372026-09-25
2006lancer-2006-headlight-failureHeadlight failure affecting visibilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING32009-04 → 2018-01372026-09-25
2006lancer-2006-unintended-acceleration-brakingUnintended acceleration during brakingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES52008-05 → 2018-06372026-09-25
2006lancer-2006-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS32014-10 → 2019-09372026-09-25
2006lancer-2006-takata-recall-parts-unavailableTakata airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS92015-11 → 2018-06372026-09-25
2005lancer-2005-electrical-system-malfunctionElectrical system malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM22005-01 → 2019-05242026-09-25
2005lancer-2005-airbag-non-deployment-crashAirbag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS32007-06 → 2010-04242026-09-25
2005lancer-2005-airbag-recall-repair-delayAirbag recall repair delayAIR BAGS52014-11 → 2018-02242026-09-25
2005lancer-2005-premature-brake-pad-wearPremature brake pad wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22005-11 → 2006-07242026-09-25
2005lancer-2005-suspension-steering-detachmentFront suspension and steering component detachmentSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE32018-11 → 2025-11242026-09-25
2005lancer-2005-unintended-accelerationUnintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22007-10 → 2012-06242026-09-25
2004lancer-2004-climate-control-knobClimate control knob stiff or broken offVISIBILITY252007-01 → 2015-08802026-10-01
2004lancer-2004-control-arm-crossmemberControl arm and crossmember corrosion or failureSUSPENSION52016-11 → 2018-07802026-10-01
2004lancer-2004-unintended-accelerationUnrequested acceleration and high idleVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62005-06 → 2015-04802026-10-01
2004lancer-2004-app-sensor-power-lossAPP sensor failure with loss of engine powerENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32006-06 → 2006-08802026-10-01
2004lancer-2004-takata-airbag-recallTakata air bag recall repair access and partsAIR BAGS152014-12 → 2019-03802026-10-01
2003lancer-2003-hvac-temp-knobHVAC temperature control knob stiffness and breakageVISIBILITY862006-11 → 2019-123112026-10-02
2003lancer-2003-clutch-slave-cylinderClutch slippage and slave cylinder leakagePOWER TRAIN212004-12 → 2013-083112026-10-02
2003lancer-2003-auto-trans-slipAutomatic transmission slipping and delayed engagementPOWER TRAIN152005-02 → 2015-083112026-10-02
2003lancer-2003-transfer-case-gearboxTransfer case and manual gearbox failuresPOWER TRAIN92005-07 → 2008-083112026-10-02
2003lancer-2003-steering-column-detachSteering column detachmentSTEERING42007-11 → 2016-113112026-10-02
2003lancer-2003-subframe-corrosionSubframe and control arm corrosionSTRUCTURE102016-11 → 2026-063112026-10-02
2003lancer-2003-p0300-misfireP0300 random misfire codeENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82005-01 → 2012-043112026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-temperature-control-knobHeater/A/C temperature control knob breakageVISIBILITY232007-01 → 2014-031552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-clutch-slave-cylinderClutch slave cylinder failure and loss of clutch pressurePOWER TRAIN112004-10 → 2016-091552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-cross-member-corrosion-recallFront cross member corrosion recall (16V458000) repairsSUSPENSION82016-08 → 2020-041552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-brake-pad-rotor-wearBrake pad and rotor wear requiring repeated replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72003-04 → 2006-101552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-air-bag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS242002-06 → 2017-051552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-steering-column-collapseSteering column collapse and steering wheel detachmentSTEERING62002-05 → 2015-071552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and engine revvingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL112002-12 → 2014-081552026-10-02
2002lancer-2002-catalytic-converter-recallCatalytic converter failure and emissions recall repairsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING72005-08 → 2021-021552026-10-02

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mitsubishi Lancer [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/lancer
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mitsubishi_lancer_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mitsubishi Lancer},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/lancer}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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