Major Problems with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Model Year	Complaints
2015 Lancer Evolution	3
2014 Lancer Evolution	6
2013 Lancer Evolution	3
2012 Lancer Evolution	3
2011 Lancer Evolution	11
2010 Lancer Evolution	28
2008 Lancer Evolution	36
2006 Lancer Evolution	24
2005 Lancer Evolution	14
2003 Lancer Evolution	94

Worst 3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Victims: 1

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Mileage: 7853 miles

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN on september 2 2014 i purchased a 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr. on october 17 2014 with a little over...	67 ~ 41776 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i own a 2005 mitsubishi evolution lancer that has 9 661 miles on it and the clutch is already needing...	46 ~ 6761 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2012 evo x gsr - from jba mitsubishi (glen burnie md). at 31 651 miles - i was in a...	31 ~ 46674 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i 1st started hearing a metal scraping noise coming from the drive belt area around 20 000 miles on the...	16 ~ 19475 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 09/15/2018 at roughly 11:30 am while operating my 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution x with 32 xxx miles i experienced...	14 ~ 45468 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution-8 and at approximately 2 400 miles i began having problems with my transmission...	11 ~ 17087 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the car axles from the front wheels fell off that the brakes stopped working and i couldn't stop the car....	9 ~ 48699 miles
ENGINE on september 2 2014 i purchased a 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr. on october 17 2014 with a little over...	8 ~ 49657 miles
SUSPENSION tarmac icon blinks incessantly on the display panel as one drives. the blinking can cause photosensitive epilepsy (pse) which is...	8 ~ 38825 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph an...	8 ~ 36981 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN extremely loud noises coming from transmission/front transfer case. i know of many others with this issue. mitsubishi needs to look	8 ~ 10464 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car caught fire last night and burned up while turned off parked and unattended. another similiar situation occurred: boise...	7 ~ 27711 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE purchase my 2008 mitsubushi evolution x about one month ago with 2 900miles. i don't drive it often since i...	7 ~ 34986 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact stated that when the clutch pedal was depressed an...	6 ~ 80216 miles
STEERING bought my vehicle as a certified pre-owned vehicle with 37 213 miles on it. at 43 000 miles vehicle began...	6 ~ 73350 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the ayc pump failed by displaying a blinking tarmac light. it constantly flashes while driving. the ayc pump correlates with...	5 ~ 20400 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact stated that when the clutch pedal was depressed an...	4 ~ 16163 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor while...	3 ~ 46000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the ayc pump failed as noted by a trouble code. the ayc pump directly correlates with the steering and stability	3 ~ 62667 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving various speeds the vehicle became very unstable and pulled...	2 ~ 117803 miles
SEATS the driver's seat side leg bolster broke. upon removing the seat from the vehicle it was found that metal had...	2 ~ 27200 miles
AIR BAGS the srs airbag light came on the wipers won't stop running. the horn starts on itself. all is related to...	2 ~ 35000 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution equipped with dunlop direzza sport zi tires tire size 255/35r18. the contact...	2 ~ 19500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the temperature knob broke off while adjusting from cold to warm. my car...	2 ~ 50000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake issue. *tr...	2 ~ 30500 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the car was running fine and had no problems then when i started it up one day the dash lights...	2 ~ 79000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING prior to the automobile accident on december 27 2005 there was no problems with the vehicle. was purchased in july...	2
BELL HOUSING > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN after purchasing new 2003 mitsubishi lancer evo8 with 1500 dealer miles an additional 1000 miles was driven when cltuch problem...	2 ~ 2850 miles
WHEELS the car axles from the front wheels fell off that the brakes stopped working and i couldn't stop the car....	1 ~ 184295 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving approximately 30 mph the steering column detached without warning....	1 ~ 80000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving various speeds the vehicle became very unstable and pulled...	1 ~ 187000 miles
SEAT BELTS the drivers side seatbelt mechanism will not latch properly. it is not secure and dangerous. *tr...	1 ~ 38500 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the smell of gas fumes while driving coming from a 2010 mitsubishi evolution touring. this happens either with the ac...	1
VISIBILITY the srs airbag light came on the wipers won't stop running. the horn starts on itself. all is related to...	1 ~ 70000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution equipped with dunlop direzza sport zi tires tire size 255/35r18. the contact...	1 ~ 39000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have replaced part #138110 blower motor 3 times in the last 7 months. apparently there is water/condensation that builds...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. at 65 000 miles the vehicle would not turn off when the...	1 ~ 65000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS turned warped brake rotor. problem came back unsafe to drive due to poor handling when braking. *jb...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING the car was running fine and had no problems then when i started it up one day the dash lights...	1 ~ 25000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT i bought my 2003 mitsubishi evo shortly after returning from a tour in iraq in 2006 after a short time...	1 ~ 26000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ongoing problems with vehicle brakes which severely limits stopping ability. intermittent severe vibration in front end of vehicle during light...	1 ~ 15000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING front bearings are loose causing erratic steering premature tire wear and premature brake wear. *jb...	1 ~ 1 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE i own a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution that was purchased brand new from the dealership in the middle of 2003....	1 ~ 34200 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. at 19 000 miles the car developed a very loud sound coming from...	1 ~ 19050 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the low beams on the vehicle do not light far enough at night making the ability to see the road	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE 1. this car is completely stock and driven by an adult who does not race or abuse any of the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE there are pitted rust spots on the rear driverside quarter panel. where the door meets the panel. also there are	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY there are pitted rust spots on the rear driverside quarter panel. where the door meets the panel. also there are	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my vehicle had repeatedly shown a check engine light for a misfire code. every time i get the check engine...	1 ~ 16000 miles

FAQ

What year Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 10 years, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution models of 2015, 2013, 2012 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution models of 2003 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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