repaired · 2019 Q1
Starter assembly: relay
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
2016 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-609 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Power train
4Vehicle speed control
4Electrical system
3Engine
2Structure
1Visibility
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 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 · 2017 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A hesitation during acceleration can increase 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
2016 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
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD 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 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Lancer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I bought this vehicle and few weeks later I noticed at a red light. When it turned green i hit the gas. My car took a few seconds, reved and then shot out into the lane. Since then it has had issues over 20 miles and when I stop its a few seconds for the car to accelerate and move which is scary on…
It’s throwing a P084A code and it feels like the transmission is about to let loose. I bought the car with 30,000 on it in 2016 and it has a hair over 136,000 and ever since I’ve had it it’s always had this transmission lag jerk in it. Very scuttle but you can feel it. Then all of a sudden it just…
Recently the transmission has started to shudder when first driving from a stop. It only happens under low acceleration. If you push the accelerator pedel firmly it will not shudder. Wondering if this is a recall about to happen? It started on or about 4/2/2025 but is continuing to happen.
Own a 2016 Lancer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.