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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
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,461 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
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 49
- Reported injuries
- 1
- Theft rate
- 0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN21%
- ENGINE12%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5%
- SEAT BELTS5%
- STEERING5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 75 total.
Mitsubishi Lancer: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
105 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.
Jul 23, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB-16-54-001REV
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.
Jul 21, 2023POWER TRAINTSB-23-22-001
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
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, 2023STRUCTURETSB-23-00-004
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Apr 24, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALTSB-23-00-001
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
Mar 7, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTSB-11-66-001REV
This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
Mar 7, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTIN-23-66-001
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
- and 97 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.