Question 1

Is the Mitsubishi LANCER reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mitsubishi LANCER has 256 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2017 (7 complaints), 2013 (9 complaints), 2014 (23 complaints). Years to avoid: 2010 (66 complaints), 2011 (51 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Mitsubishi LANCER should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2010, 2011 Mitsubishi LANCER. The 2010 model has the most complaints (66) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi LANCER?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Mitsubishi LANCER are 2017 (7 complaints), 2013 (9 complaints), 2014 (23 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	7	Airbag light came on saying there is something wro...	Excellent Reliability
2016	38	I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR A COUPLE OF MONTH...	Average
2015	36	THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE BLUETOOTH CONN...	Average
2014	23	AFTER ABOUT 35,000 MILES A WARNING LIGHT CAME UP S...	Above Average
2013	9	ABOUT A MONTH AGO SERVICE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS B...	Excellent Reliability
2012	26	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE...	Above Average
2011	51	I OWN A MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X GSR 2011. I ...	Below Average
2010	66	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE...	Avoid This Year

Mitsubishi LANCER — All Years

Mitsubishi LANCER — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid