Mitsubishi Lancer years to avoid
Every Mitsubishi Lancer model year on file (2012-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
90.2
Severity index
Power Train
Most-reported system
2016
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer | 90.2 High | 23 | Power Train |
| 2 | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | 83.3 High | 26 | Power Train |
| 3 | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 68.0 Medium | 19 | Power Train |
| 4 | 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer | 62.3 Medium | 30 | Power Train |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mitsubishi Lancer complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 68.0 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 90.2 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2015 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 83.3 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2016 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 62.3 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
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.