repaired · 2019 Q2
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-069 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
6Power train
4Electrical system
4Structure
3Steering
3Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine and engine cooling
2Exterior lighting
2Visibility/wiper
1311 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Risk. Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, 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.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Lancer 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 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB 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
In owners' words
What Lancer owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE WAS CHOSEN FROM A WEBSITE CALLED HTTPS://DRIVEYOURDREAM.TRUECAR.COM THERE WAS A SELECT A DEALER PAGE THAT FORWARDED THE PRICE AND PAYMENT PLAN TO THE SELECTED DEALER. THE CAR WAS IN EXTREMELY STRANGE CONDITION MOST LIKELY WAS SITTING A LONG TIME INTO A SOME KIND OF A VEHICLE STORAGE. SO…
THIS IS REGARDING MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN ST.THOMAS VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM BUDGET RENT A CAR IN 2013. THERE HAS BEEN 3 RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE SINCE THEN I WAS NOT NOTIFIED, ONLY THROUGH RESEARCH I FOUND OUT. I'VE CALLED THE BUDGET DEALER, ESSENTIALY TOLD ME ITS MY…
"TAKATA RECALL" MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERSR-18-001 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER18V069 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARY DUE TO REPETITION OF HIGH LOAD OPERATIONS, THE FLANGE OF THE DRIVE BELT AUTOMATIC TENSIONER MAY CRACK, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT DETACHMENT. SAFETY RISK IF THE DRIVE BELT DETACHES, THE…
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