Power train: manual transmission
Risk. Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-446 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Gil from Toronto, ON, Canada, CC BY 2.0.
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lancer Evolution median. How we score
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and the recalls they led to.
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ACD PUMP FAIL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. MANUFACTURER FAILS TO REPLACE OR RECTIFY THE DESIGN EVEN WITH MULTIPLE CASES OF PUMP FAILURE
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.