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2017 Mitsubishi

Lancer

Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
148
Power to weight
0.050 hp/lb
Axle ratio
6.03
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
295 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
36.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 6.6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,987 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
93 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

66 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Nov 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECH TALK 289

    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

  • Jun 3, 2024POWER TRAINTSB-24-23-004

    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.

  • Mar 25, 2024POWER TRAINTSB-20-23-001RV4

    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.

  • Mar 4, 2024POWER TRAINTSB-20-23-001REV

    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.

  • Feb 14, 2024POWER TRAINTSB-24-23-001

    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.

  • Jul 21, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALDEALER LETTER

    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

  • Apr 24, 2023POWER TRAINTSB-23-23-004

    This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.

  • Apr 24, 2023STRUCTURETSB-23-00-004

    This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

  • and 58 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.