CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (17 reports).
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
Passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment
Certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag inflator that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the module.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control
Certain Mitsubishi vehicles sold in or ever registered in a number of Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states may have a front cross member that corrodes from salt water exposure, such as road salt.
Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles built between June 2005 and June 2007 may rupture if the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, she heard abnormal loud grinding sounds coming from underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that her mother had informed her that she had seen an unknown part hanging underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to take the vehicle to their location for recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V458000 (Suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactu
When doing routine repair on the control arms, it was noted that there is a ginormous rust hole in the subframe where the control arm connects to aforementioned subframe
My lancer has very bad rear end chassis rust where the rear subframe is fastened to the monobody. In this area all the suspension components and rear drivetrain are located. Damage occurs due to salt and other corrosive agents that are used for roads in Connecticut to melt snow. These agents rust the car where Mitsubishi failed to properly protect the steel under the rear end of the vehicle. It is widely observed that the 03-06 lancer has from factory a poor to almost no anti rust agent applied to the lower rear chassis area of the car where the subframe crossmember is located that holds suspension components and rear differential. Currently under nhtsa campaign 16V458000, there is a safety
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while working on the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a huge hole in the sub-frame due to rust. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was diagnosed that the sub-frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000. The VIN was unavailable.
REAR FRAME RAIL RUST. THE CAR STATED TO ACCUMULATE RUST ON THE FRAME RAILS OF THE CAR THAT CONNECTS THE REAR SUBFRAME AND REAR TOE ARM. FAILURE OF THESE AREAS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER DID A POOR JOB CORROSION PROOFING THIS AREA ON THIS MODEL YEAR. THE CAR HAD A 7 YEAR/ 100,000 RUST WARRANTY IN WHICH I AM SURE THIS PROBLEM DEVELOPED WITHIN THAT COVERAGE BUT WAS HARD TO NOTICE UNTIL RUST STARTED FORMING ON THE OUTSIDE FRAME WHICH IS HARD TO SEE WITHOUT JACKING UP THE CAR. *TR
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer questions
Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer: Passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control; Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (17), Suspension (9), Structure (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.