Mitsubishi Lancer: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mitsubishi Lancer model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 105.3 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 217.4 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2015 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 169.2 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2016 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 69.0 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Across 4 model years, the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer carries the highest severity index (217.4, driven by power train), while the 2016 is the cleanest at 69.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.