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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo since 2003. The 2008 model year has 23 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
38
Recalls
0
Worst year
2008
Model years
2003-2008

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years to avoid

No model year of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mitsubishi Lancer Evo problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    23
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Suspension
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2008-23Transmission47,25000
2006-10Transmission16,00000
2005-2Electrical01
2004-2Suspension00
2003-1Visibility00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

What years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo?

Transmission, with 23 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (5) and body (4).

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo have?

No recalls on record.

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