repaired · 2019 Q1
Starter assembly: relay
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
2015 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-609 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
2Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Seat belts
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 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.
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
2015 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
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
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 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Lancer owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN I ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLS.AND THEN IT JERKS WHEN YOU DO ACCELERATE AND THIS MORNING IT STALLED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND I ALMOST GOT HIT I HAVE CONTACTED THE USED CAR LOT THAT I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS ISSUE I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR THREE DAYS AND I'VE CALLED IN 24…
VEHICLE WILL AT RANDOM MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, WHILE ALL LIGHTS ON DASH WILL FLICKER ON & OFF. IF CAR IS IN DRIVE, IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. HOWEVER, WHEN IN PARK, IF THE CLICKING/FLASHING OCCURS, THE CAR WILL SHUTOFF & NOT TURN BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MITSUBISHI DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, TO WHICH THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CELLULAR TELEPHONE WAS CONNECTED TO THE CIGARETTE OUTLET FOR CHARGING. THE AREA NEAR THE RADIO AND CIGARETTE LIGHTER BECAME VERY HOT. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE CHARGER FROM THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER FOR IT TO COOL…
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