2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionProblems, recalls & complaints

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.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Engine11
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls and how many were fixed

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.

57%repaired · 2015 Q1

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 13V-446 · Sep 19, 2013 · 10,474 vehicles · 6,014 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Lancer Evolution year

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

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution safety ratings

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
In owners' words

What Lancer Evolution owners report

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
Complaint 11016098 · Aug 18, 2017 · 70,100 miles

Own a 2013 Lancer Evolution?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.