Mitsubishi Lancer recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
19 recalls found for the Mitsubishi Lancer in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 865 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
- May 18, 202020V279000Structure, suspension141,200 vehiclesMitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport and 2 more models
The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
- Apr 5, 201818V220000Air bags17,120 vehicles2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569.
- Jan 26, 201818V071000Visibility56,641 vehiclesMitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
- Jan 26, 201818V069000Engine and engine cooling141,053 vehiclesMitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
- Sep 29, 201717V609000Electrical system132,552 vehiclesMitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- Sep 14, 201717V569000Air bags66,001 vehicles2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Jul 28, 201616V563000Power train82,436 vehiclesMitsubishi Outlander Sport, Lancer and 1 more model
The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
- Jun 23, 201616V458000Suspension194,674 vehiclesMitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Mitsubishi Outlander41 recalls
- Mitsubishi Eclipse40 recalls
- Mitsubishi Galant27 recalls
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport26 recalls
- Mitsubishi Montero17 recalls
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder16 recalls
- Mitsubishi Mirage15 recalls
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution14 recalls
- Mitsubishi Endeavor12 recalls
- Mitsubishi Outlander Phev9 recalls
- Mitsubishi Diamante7 recalls
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV7 recalls