Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years to avoid
More than twice the Lancer Evolution's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission134
- Engine34
- Driver assistance31
- Electrical16
- Body13
- Fuel system12
- Suspension11
- Steering10
- Brakes10
- Acceleration5
- Visibility4
- Tires3
Most reported problems on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 91 | 3 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | 85 | 6 | Brakes | 46,000 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 89 | 4 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | 91 | 3 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 74 | 11 | Transmission | 38,500 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 38 | 28 | Transmission | 41,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 90 | 2 | Engine | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 30 | 36 | Transmission | 45,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 47 | 24 | Engine | 36,000 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 56 | 14 | Steering | 70,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 98 | Transmission | 12,195 | 2 | 1 | Avoid |
Recalls 14
Questions about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
What years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution should you avoid?
2003. It has more than twice the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 98, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
2014, 2011 and 2006 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 11 and 24).
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Transmission, with 134 complaints across all years, followed by engine (34) and driver assistance (31).
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
14 recalls between 2003 and 2015. The 2010 model year has the most, with 5.
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