2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls

Most common 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Seats	1

What owners report

2016-04-08, Seats
THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE LEG BOLSTER BROKE. UPON REMOVING THE SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE IT WAS FOUND THAT METAL HAD BROKEN WHICH ALLOWED THE BOLSTER TO BREAK. SEEMS DANGEROUS TO ME CONSIDERING THE CARS CAPABILITIES AND THAT IT IS SOMETHING THAT CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER IN A TURN.

2014-07-25, Power Train
2012 EVO X GSR - FROM JBA MITSUBISHI (GLEN BURNIE, MD). AT 31,651 MILES - I WAS IN A FAST-FOOD DRIVE THRU LINE ORDERING BREAKFAST. THAT IS, 0MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I HEAR A CHIME AND SEE MY INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASH. MY DRIVING-MODE/STATUS LIGHT (WHICH SHOWS TARMAC/SNOW/GRAVEL) HAD TURNED OFF. ANOTHER LIGHT ILLUMINATED, SAYING '4WD SERVICE REQUIRED'. MY EVO IS 100% BONE STOCK, NO MODS/TUNE. I CALL AROUND AND DO SOME RESEARCH. I CHECK MY FLUIDS, TIRES (ALL 4, BRAND NEW, PROPERLY BALANCED), ETC. A LITTLE WHILE LATER, I DISCOVER THAT IT IS MY AYC PUMP. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH EVO'S AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. LUCKILY, MINE WENT OUT JUST BEFORE WARRANTY. OTHERWISE, IT'D COST BE

2013-11-01, Power Train
THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. FROM STOP TO ABOUT 40 MPH, THE SHIFTING FEELS LIKE DOESN'T WANT TO GO INTO GEAR. I WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. THE CAR SEEMS TO SHIFT A LOT BETTER AT HIGHER RPMS; PROBABLY DUE TO LESS OF A SYNCHRONIZATION PROBLEM. MISS SHIFTS CAUSE DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *TR

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution questions

Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.