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2013 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage86kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems

5 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
Engine20
Power train20
Air bags10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Service brakes10

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

0 recalls

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2013 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

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings

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

★★★★★Overall rating
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Lancer owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP CAR HAS SEVERE HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AND SHIFTING. ITS EVEN WORSE WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES TO BE TOLD ITS THE TYPE OF TRANSMISSION IT IS (CVT). I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE CASE WHEN A PERSON ON A BICYCLE CAN TAKE OFF AT…
Complaint 11232148 · Jul 15, 2019 · 57,006 miles
TAKATA RECALL- ABS LIGHT IS ON PER RECALL IT HAS TO DO WITH AIR BAG INFLATOR IN OTHER MITSUBISHI CARS. ALSO THE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN AND OVER HEATS. THIS HAS BEEN NOTICED. THIS IS THE TIME IT HAPPENED.
Complaint 11194771 · Apr 8, 2019 · 115,600 miles

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