Mitsubishi Lancer - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Mitsubishi Lancer

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mitsubishi Lancer, for which Mitsubishi has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mitsubishi Lancer. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mitsubishi Lancer have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Lancer’s Issues in the EU

All Lancer´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Lancer’s Issues in the UK

MITSUBISHI LANCER (1998) – THE AIRBAG INFLATOR
on 25/07/2021
MITSUBISHI LANCER (01/01/1998 – 31/12/1998) RECALL: Problem description: The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than […]
MITSUBISHI LANCER – LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
on 04/08/2018
MITSUBISHI LANCER ( 03/12/2007 – 26/02/2009) DEFECT: Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler […]
MITSUBISHI LANCER – CLUTCH MAY FAIL
on 03/08/2018
MITSUBISHI LANCER ( – ) DEFECT: The fixing clip for the clutch master cylinder pipe has insufficient clamping force to retain the pipe on the cylinder. […]