Mitsubishi Lancer VIN check & common problems
Decode any Mitsubishi Lancer by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2009, 2013, 2017
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 4/5
- Frontal crash
- 4/5
- Side crash
- 4/5
- Rollover
- 4/5
- Stability control: Standard
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2017 model year
Fuel economy
- Combined
- 7.8 L/100km
- City
- 8.7 L/100km
- Highway
- 6.9 L/100km
EPA estimates (US), 2017 model year
What you can check on a Mitsubishi Lancer
- Confirm whether the 8 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Power Train, Engine
- Know the 132 owner complaints filed over 2009, 2013, 2017
- Check the car matches its 4/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 7.8 L/100km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Mitsubishi Lancer from the US?
American-market Mitsubishi Lancers are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Mitsubishi Lancer: frequently asked questions
Does the Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Mitsubishi Lancer (2009, 2013, 2017). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Lancer problems?
Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA over 2009, 2013, 2017. The most-reported areas are Power Train, Engine.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer safe?
The Mitsubishi Lancer earned 4 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 7.8 L/100km, based on US testing.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.