Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.

How do I check if my 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. That isn't a guarantee: recalls are added all the time, and NHTSA's records for small manufacturers can be incomplete.

Has your Mitsubishi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mitsubishi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1

Other Mitsubishi Lancer years

Other 1996 Mitsubishi models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?: No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.
How do I check if my 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.