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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

NHTSA has received 26 complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, and 23% of them involve drivetrain & axles. After that come engine (23%) and cruise control (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
26 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Drivetrain & axles 23% of complaints
Recalls
1
Fuel economy
20 to 28 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 26 complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, and 23% of them involve drivetrain & axles. After that come engine (23%) and cruise control (8%).

  • Drivetrain & axles 23%
  • Engine 23%
  • Cruise control 8%
  • Fuel system 8%
  • Steering 8%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Recalls

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 24 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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